Time adverbs: Now and later Grammar Exercises for Estonian Language

Mastering the use of time adverbs like "now" and "later" is essential for achieving fluency in the Estonian language. These adverbs help convey the timing of actions and events, providing clarity and precision in communication. In Estonian, "now" is translated as "nüüd" and "later" as "hiljem." Understanding the correct usage of these terms will allow you to describe current situations, future plans, and sequences of events with greater accuracy and confidence. Our carefully curated exercises will guide you through various contexts and scenarios, ensuring you grasp the nuances of "nüüd" and "hiljem" in everyday conversations. In the exercises that follow, you will encounter a range of activities designed to reinforce your understanding of "nüüd" and "hiljem." These exercises include fill-in-the-blank sentences, translation tasks, and dialogue practice, all aimed at helping you internalize the correct usage of these time adverbs. By practicing these exercises regularly, you will not only improve your grammatical accuracy but also enhance your ability to express temporal relationships in Estonian. Whether you are a beginner or looking to refine your skills, these exercises will provide a solid foundation for mastering the intricacies of time adverbs in the Estonian language.

Exercise 1 

<p>1. Ma teen *praegu* kodutööd (time adverb for now).</p> <p>2. Me läheme *hiljem* kinno (time adverb for later).</p> <p>3. Ta räägib *praegu* telefoniga (time adverb for now).</p> <p>4. Me sööme õhtust *hiljem* (time adverb for later).</p> <p>5. Nad tulevad *praegu* koosolekule (time adverb for now).</p> <p>6. Ma loen seda raamatut *hiljem* (time adverb for later).</p> <p>7. Ta vaatab televiisorit *praegu* (time adverb for now).</p> <p>8. Me teeme selle töö ära *hiljem* (time adverb for later).</p> <p>9. Lapsed mängivad *praegu* õues (time adverb for now).</p> <p>10. Ma kirjutan selle kirja *hiljem* (time adverb for later).</p>
 

Exercise 2

<p>1. Ma olen *praegu* kodus (time adverb for now).</p> <p>2. Me räägime sellest *hiljem* (time adverb for later).</p> <p>3. Kas sa saad *praegu* aidata? (time adverb for now).</p> <p>4. Ta tuleb siia *hiljem* (time adverb for later).</p> <p>5. Mida sa teed *praegu*? (time adverb for now).</p> <p>6. Nad lähevad *hiljem* kinno (time adverb for later).</p> <p>7. Kas sa saad *praegu* rääkida? (time adverb for now).</p> <p>8. Ma teen selle *hiljem* ära (time adverb for later).</p> <p>9. Mul on *praegu* väga kiire (time adverb for now).</p> <p>10. Tuleme *hiljem* tagasi (time adverb for later).</p>
 

Exercise 3

<p>1. Ma lähen *praegu* poodi (time adverb meaning 'now').</p> <p>2. Me kohtume *hiljem* pargis (time adverb meaning 'later').</p> <p>3. Ta teeb oma kodutööd *praegu* (time adverb meaning 'now').</p> <p>4. Nad lähevad kinno *hiljem* õhtul (time adverb meaning 'later').</p> <p>5. Ma vaatan seda filmi *praegu* (time adverb meaning 'now').</p> <p>6. Kas sa tuled *hiljem* minu juurde? (time adverb meaning 'later').</p> <p>7. Ma söön oma lõuna *praegu* (time adverb meaning 'now').</p> <p>8. Me räägime sellest *hiljem* (time adverb meaning 'later').</p> <p>9. Ta loeb raamatut *praegu* (time adverb meaning 'now').</p> <p>10. Nad kohtuvad *hiljem* kontoris (time adverb meaning 'later').</p>
 

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