Understanding Estonian Relative Pronouns
Relative pronouns are special words that help us connect parts of a sentence. They help us add more information about someone or something we are talking about. In Estonian, these pronouns help us make our sentences more interesting and detailed.
Important Points
- The basic relative pronoun in Estonian is 'kes', which means 'who' or 'that' when talking about people.
- For things or objects, we use 'mis', which translates to 'which' or 'that'.
- Relative pronouns help us join two ideas together into one sentence.
- They can help describe more about a person, place, or thing.
- Using relative pronouns makes your sentences clearer and more connected.
Let's look at how these relative pronouns work in sentences. If you want to talk about a person and tell more about them, you can use 'kes'. If you're talking about a thing and want to give more details, you use 'mis'.
Examples
- See on poiss, kes mängib jalgpalli.
- See on raamat, mis on väga huvitav.
- Tüdruk, kes laulab, on minu sõber.
Remember, using the right relative pronoun helps your listener or reader understand exactly what or who you are talking about. It's like giving them a little extra clue about your story.