Pronouns / Pronoomenid
In Estonian, personal pronouns are used to replace or refer to specific people or things. Here are the personal pronouns in Estonian:
Table form
Mina |
Ma |
I |
…N |
Sina |
Sa |
you (singular) |
…D |
Tema |
Ta |
she/he |
…B |
Meie |
Me |
we |
…ME |
Teie |
Te |
you (plural) |
…TE |
Nemad |
Nad |
they |
…VAD |
umbisikuline/impersonal |
Here’s a brief example of how these pronouns might be used:
Mina lähen koju. - I am going home. Sina oled väga lahke. - You are very kind. Tema on õpetaja. - He/She is a teacher. Meie armastame reisida. - We love to travel. Teie olete oodatud. - You are welcome. (formal or addressing a group) Nemad on sõbrad. - They are friends.
Please note that the pronoun Tema can refer to both "he" and "she" in Estonian. The gender-neutral nature of Tema is a feature of the language. Additionally, the formal "you" (Teie) is often used in a respectful or polite context, especially when addressing someone older or in a position of authority.