Exercises for Understanding and Using Estonian Time Prepositions

Mastering the nuances of time prepositions is essential for anyone looking to achieve fluency in the Estonian language. Estonian time prepositions can be particularly tricky due to their unique structure and usage that often differs from English. This section is dedicated to providing comprehensive exercises that will help you understand and correctly use Estonian time prepositions in various contexts. These exercises are designed to progressively build your skills, starting from basic concepts and advancing to more complex sentence structures. Our carefully curated exercises will not only test your knowledge but also enhance your practical understanding of how to apply time prepositions in everyday conversations. Whether you are a beginner seeking to get a grip on the fundamentals or an advanced learner aiming to refine your proficiency, these exercises cater to all levels. By engaging with these exercises, you will gain confidence in using time prepositions correctly, thereby improving your overall command of the Estonian language. Dive in and start practicing to unlock a deeper understanding of Estonian time expressions.

Exercise 1

1. Ma lähen kohvikusse *pärast* tööd (preposition for 'after').

2. Me kohtume *enne* lõunat (preposition for 'before').

3. Ta jõuab koju *peale* kooli (preposition for 'after').

4. Ma loen raamatut *õhtul* (preposition for 'in the evening').

5. Lapsed mängivad pargis *päeval* (preposition for 'during the day').

6. Me läheme randa *homme* (preposition for 'tomorrow').

7. Ta tuleb tagasi *järgmine* nädal (preposition for 'next').

8. Me läheme matkama *nädalavahetusel* (preposition for 'on the weekend').

9. Koosolek on *kell* kaks (preposition for 'at' a specific time).

10. Ma ärkan *hommikul* vara (preposition for 'in the morning').

Exercise 2

1. Ma ärkan *hommikul* kell kuus (morning).

2. Ta läheb tööle *pärastlõunal* (afternoon).

3. Me kohtume *õhtul* restoranis (evening).

4. Nad sõidavad Eestisse *suvel* (summer).

5. Ma külastan vanaema *talvel* (winter).

6. Koer jalutab *hommikul* pargis (morning).

7. Õpilased tulevad kooli *esmaspäeval* (Monday).

8. Me mängime tennist *laupäeval* (Saturday).

9. Pood suletakse *õhtul* kell üheksa (evening).

10. Ma loen raamatut *öösel* (night).

Exercise 3

1. Me läheme *pärast* lõunat jalutama (time preposition indicating after).

2. Ma ärkan *hommikul* kell kuus (time preposition indicating in the morning).

3. Ta saabub *õhtul* koju (time preposition indicating in the evening).

4. Me kohtume *enne* tööd kohvikus (time preposition indicating before).

5. Nad lähevad puhkusele *suvel* (time preposition indicating in summer).

6. Ma olen tööl *päeval* (time preposition indicating during the day).

7. Ma olen kodus *öösel* (time preposition indicating at night).

8. Me sõidame maale *nädalavahetusel* (time preposition indicating during the weekend).

9. Ta lõpetas töö *kella* viieks (time preposition indicating by a certain time).

10. Ma puhkan *pühapäeviti* (time preposition indicating on Sundays).