Understanding Estonian Questions
In Estonian, asking questions is a fun and important way to learn how to talk to people. Let's explore how to ask questions in Estonian and what makes them special.
Important Points
- Yes/No Questions
- Question Word Questions
- Tag Questions
These are questions you can answer with 'yes' or 'no'. In Estonian, you usually start with the verb.
Examples
- Kas sa tuled? (Are you coming?)
- Kas ta on seal? (Is he/she there?)
These questions begin with special words like 'who', 'what', 'where', 'when', 'why', and 'how'. In Estonian, these are called 'question words'.
Important Points
- Kes? (Who?)
- Mis? (What?)
- Kus? (Where?)
- Millal? (When?)
- Miks? (Why?)
- Kuidas? (How?)
Examples
- Kus sa elad? (Where do you live?)
- Mis see on? (What is this?)
- Kes ta on? (Who is he/she?)
These are questions added to the end of a statement to confirm information, like 'isn't it?' or 'right?'.
Examples
- See on sinu raamat, eks? (This is your book, right?)
- Sa oled väsinud, jah? (You are tired, aren't you?)
Now that you know how to ask questions in Estonian, try using them when talking to friends or learning new things. It's okay to make mistakes, because that's how you learn!