Estonian Lesson 5: Sentence Negation, Food Vocabulary, and Writing/Reading
by Leni
In this beginner-friendly lesson you’ll learn:
Grammar Recap: A quick review of past simple verb formation, including exceptions like vowel-stem verbs and the special verbs tegema and pidama.
Sentence Negation: Learn how to say you don’t know, don’t want, or didn’t do something—both in the present and past tense. Practice negating simple verbs and combining multiple verbs in a sentence.
Vocabulary – Food: Master essential food words across categories like fruits, vegetables, drinks, dairy, and meats. Includes everyday items like kartul (potato), kohv (coffee), õun (apple), and kanaliha (chicken).
Useful Food Phrases: Talk about allergies, preferences, and ordering at a restaurant. Phrases like Ma ei söö liha (I don’t eat meat) and Ma tahaksin tellida (I would like to order) help with real-life communication.
Writing & Reading Practice: Read about Keitlin’s eating habits and answer two short questions in Estonian. Includes vocabulary for describing preferences and meals.
Next Class Preview: Upcoming topics include a grammar review, shopping vocabulary, and adjectives related to clothes and appearance.