Bedeutung
Performing music on a piano.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The 'Estonia' piano brand is a source of immense national pride. Founded by Ernst Hiis, these pianos are found in concert halls worldwide. Music schools (huvialakoolid) are heavily subsidized, meaning a huge percentage of Estonians have learned to play the piano at some point. Estonia has one of the highest numbers of concert-goers per capita, and piano recitals are frequently sold out. The world's most performed living composer, Arvo Pärt, often writes for the piano. His style 'tintinnabuli' is often first learned by students playing his simple piano pieces.
The Partitive Rule
Always remember the '-t'. If you forget it, you're saying 'I play piano' as if 'Piano' is the name of a game, not the instrument.
Complimenting
If someone plays for you, say 'See oli väga ilus mäng' (That was a very beautiful play/performance).
Bedeutung
Performing music on a piano.
The Partitive Rule
Always remember the '-t'. If you forget it, you're saying 'I play piano' as if 'Piano' is the name of a game, not the instrument.
Complimenting
If someone plays for you, say 'See oli väga ilus mäng' (That was a very beautiful play/performance).
Infinitive Choice
Be careful: 'tahan mängida' but 'õpin mängima'. This is the hardest part for A2 learners.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of 'klaver' (partitive).
Ma armastan ______ mängida.
The verb 'mängima' requires the partitive case for instruments.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose one:
After 'oskama', we use the 'da-infinitive' (mängida).
Match the Estonian phrase with its English meaning.
Match them:
These show different tense and infinitive combinations.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kas sa mängid mingit pilli? B: Jah, ma ______ ______.
The first person singular 'mängin' is needed.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenMa armastan ______ mängida.
The verb 'mängima' requires the partitive case for instruments.
Choose one:
After 'oskama', we use the 'da-infinitive' (mängida).
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
These show different tense and infinitive combinations.
A: Kas sa mängid mingit pilli? B: Jah, ma ______ ______.
The first person singular 'mängin' is needed.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
4 FragenYes! 'Kitarri mängima' (guitar), 'viiulit mängima' (violin). They all use the partitive case.
'Klaverit mängima' is the standard. 'Klaveril mängima' is used when you specify what you are playing, e.g., 'Ma mängin klaveril seda lugu' (I am playing this piece on the piano).
Yes, but you might hear 'pianiino' for a small upright piano or 'tiibklaver' for a grand piano.
You say 'Ma olen pianist' or 'Ma olen klaverimängija'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
klaverit häälestama
specialized formTo tune the piano
klaverit saatma
specialized formTo accompany on piano
klaveripala
builds onA piano piece
klaverikunstnik
specialized formPiano artist/virtuoso
