Understanding the Eesti Terminative Case
The Eesti Terminative Case is a special way to show where something ends or stops. It's like saying 'to the end of' something.
How to Form the Terminative Case
To use the Terminative Case, you usually add certain endings to the word. These endings can change depending on the word, but they often include '-ni'.
Important Points
- Add '-ni' to the end of the word.
- The word may change slightly when you add '-ni'.
- The Terminative Case is used with nouns.
When to Use the Terminative Case
You use the Terminative Case when you want to talk about going to the end of a place, time, or event.
Examples
- Ma lähen koolini. (I am going to the end of school.)
- Pean ootama kella kolmeni. (I have to wait until three o'clock.)
- Jooksen tänavani. (I run to the end of the street.)
Always check if the word changes a little when you add the '-ni' ending.
Important Points
- Use it for places, like 'to the park'.
- Use it for time, like 'until tomorrow'.
- Use it for events, like 'to the end of the game'.