Irregular comparatives Exercises in Estonian language

Mastering the intricacies of the Estonian language involves not only understanding its basic grammar but also delving into more complex areas such as irregular comparatives. Unlike regular comparatives that follow a predictable pattern, irregular comparatives in Estonian can be quite challenging due to their unique forms and exceptions. These exercises are designed to help you become proficient in recognizing, forming, and using irregular comparatives correctly, enhancing both your written and spoken Estonian. Estonian irregular comparatives often require memorization and practice, as they do not adhere to the usual -em or -am suffixes seen in regular comparatives. This section provides a variety of exercises to test your knowledge and reinforce your learning. By engaging with these exercises, you will gain a deeper understanding of how to use these irregular forms effectively, making your Estonian more fluent and natural. Whether you are a beginner or looking to polish your skills, these exercises will be an invaluable resource in your language learning journey.

Exercise 1

<p>1. This book is *parem* than the other one (comparative of "hea").</p> <p>2. My brother is *vanem* than me (comparative of "vana").</p> <p>3. The weather today is *halvem* than yesterday (comparative of "halb").</p> <p>4. Her dress is *kaunim* than mine (comparative of "kaunis").</p> <p>5. This task is *lihtsam* than the previous one (comparative of "lihtne").</p> <p>6. The mountain is *kõrgem* than the hill (comparative of "kõrge").</p> <p>7. His car is *kiirem* than mine (comparative of "kiire").</p> <p>8. The new movie is *huvitavam* than the old one (comparative of "huvitav").</p> <p>9. The river is *laiem* than the stream (comparative of "lai").</p> <p>10. The soup is *soolasem* than the salad (comparative of "soolane").</p>
 

Exercise 2

<p>1. This apple is *parem* than that one (better).</p> <p>2. His grades are *halvemad* compared to last year (worse).</p> <p>3. This book is *suurem* than the other one (bigger).</p> <p>4. Her singing is *parem* than mine (better).</p> <p>5. The weather today is *halvem* than yesterday (worse).</p> <p>6. That mountain is *kõrgem* than this hill (higher).</p> <p>7. This task is *lihtsam* than the previous one (easier).</p> <p>8. His joke was *naljakam* than hers (funnier).</p> <p>9. My brother is *vanem* than me (older).</p> <p>10. She is *noorem* than her sister (younger).</p>
 

Exercise 3

<p>1. Tartu on *suurem* kui Pärnu (comparative of "big").</p> <p>2. See auto on *kiirem* kui minu vana auto (comparative of "fast").</p> <p>3. Tema maja on *kallim* kui minu maja (comparative of "expensive").</p> <p>4. Minu kass on *parem* hiirepüüdja kui sinu kass (comparative of "good").</p> <p>5. See raamat on *huvitavam* kui eelmine (comparative of "interesting").</p> <p>6. See tee on *lühem* kui see teine (comparative of "short").</p> <p>7. Sellel koeral on *teravam* kuulmine kui kassil (comparative of "sharp").</p> <p>8. Tema töö on *raskem* kui minu oma (comparative of "difficult").</p> <p>9. See öö oli *külmem* kui eelmine (comparative of "cold").</p> <p>10. Ma arvan, et see film on *halvem* kui eelmine (comparative of "bad").</p>
 

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