Describing people: Tall and short Grammar Exercises for Estonian Language

Estonian language learners, get ready to enhance your vocabulary and descriptive skills as we dive into the topic of describing people's heights. Whether you're talking about a friend, a family member, or someone you've just met, being able to accurately describe someone's height is an essential part of everyday conversation. In Estonian, just like in any other language, there are specific words and phrases used to talk about people who are tall or short. This set of grammar exercises will help you practice these terms, ensuring you can confidently describe anyone's stature in various contexts. Our exercises are designed to give you hands-on experience with real-life scenarios, enabling you to distinguish between formal and informal descriptions. You'll learn how to use adjectives like "pikk" (tall) and "lühike" (short), as well as how to structure sentences to make your descriptions clear and precise. Through a mix of fill-in-the-blank, multiple choice, and sentence construction tasks, you'll not only expand your vocabulary but also improve your understanding of Estonian grammar. So, let's get started on this exciting journey to mastering the art of describing people in Estonian!

Exercise 1 

<p>1. Ta on väga *pikk* (antonym for short).</p> <p>2. Kertu on klassi kõige *lühem* (opposite of tall).</p> <p>3. Minu vend on kaks meetrit *pikk* (adjective for height).</p> <p>4. See maja on tõesti *kõrge* (synonym for tall).</p> <p>5. Tüdruk on oma vanuse kohta *pikk* (not short).</p> <p>6. Kass on väga *madal* (opposite of high).</p> <p>7. Poiss on klassi *kõige pikem* (superlative form of tall).</p> <p>8. See torn on väga *kõrge* (antonym for short).</p> <p>9. Jüri on oma vanemate seas kõige *lühem* (superlative form of short).</p> <p>10. See puu on tõesti *kõrge* (adjective for tall).</p>
 

Exercise 2

<p>1. Ta on väga *pikk* (antonym of 'short').</p> <p>2. Meie naaber on *lühike* (opposite of 'tall').</p> <p>3. See laps on oma vanuse kohta väga *pikk* (not short).</p> <p>4. Minu vend on minust *lühem* (comparative form of 'short').</p> <p>5. Kas sa tead kedagi, kes on nii *pikk* kui korvpallur? (antonym of 'short').</p> <p>6. Ta on küllaltki *lühike* võrreldes oma sõpradega (opposite of 'tall').</p> <p>7. See mees on tõesti *pikk*, ta ulatub laeni (not short).</p> <p>8. Tüdruk on klassis kõige *lühem* (superlative form of 'short').</p> <p>9. Meie õpetaja on üsna *pikk* (antonym of 'short').</p> <p>10. Ma arvasin, et ta on *lühem* kui mina (comparative form of 'short').</p>
 

Exercise 3

<p>1. Ta on väga *pikk* (tall or short).</p> <p>2. Kas sa tead, kui *lühike* ta on? (tall or short).</p> <p>3. Minu vend on üsna *pikk* (tall or short).</p> <p>4. Tema sõber on väga *lühike* (tall or short).</p> <p>5. Ma arvan, et ta on pigem *pikk* (tall or short).</p> <p>6. See laps on palju *lühem* kui mina (tall or short).</p> <p>7. Minu vanaema on väga *lühike* (tall or short).</p> <p>8. Meie õpetaja on väga *pikk* (tall or short).</p> <p>9. Kas ta on *pikem* kui sina? (tall or short).</p> <p>10. Ma arvasin, et ta on palju *lühem* (tall or short).</p>
 

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