Signification
A high-quality piece of literature.
Contexte culturel
Estonians celebrate 'Literature Day' (Kirjandustänava festival) where people discuss their favorite 'head raamatud' in the streets of Kadriorg. The 'Rahva Raamat' bookstore chain is a cultural hub where people spend hours just browsing. It's considered a 'living room' for the city. Gifting a book is a sign of high respect. If you are invited to an Estonian home, a 'hea raamat' is often preferred over flowers. The National Library of Estonia is a massive limestone building that symbolizes the strength of Estonian culture and its love for books.
The Partitive Rule
Always use 'head raamatut' after verbs like 'lugema' (to read), 'otsima' (to look for), and 'armastama' (to love).
Avoid 'Hästi'
Never say 'hästi raamat'. 'Hästi' is for actions (Ma loen hästi), 'hea' is for things.
Signification
A high-quality piece of literature.
The Partitive Rule
Always use 'head raamatut' after verbs like 'lugema' (to read), 'otsima' (to look for), and 'armastama' (to love).
Avoid 'Hästi'
Never say 'hästi raamat'. 'Hästi' is for actions (Ma loen hästi), 'hea' is for things.
Compound Words
You can combine 'hea' with other words, but 'hea raamat' stays as two separate words unlike 'väärtraamat'.
Library Etiquette
When returning a book, saying 'See oli hea raamat' is a polite way to show you appreciated the library's collection.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word in the partitive case.
Ma loen praegu ______ raamatut.
The verb 'lugema' (to read) takes the partitive case for an ongoing action. The partitive of 'hea' is 'head'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct sentence:
In a simple 'This is...' sentence, we use the nominative case 'hea raamat'.
Match the Estonian phrase with its English translation.
Match the following:
These are the basic variations of the phrase.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kas sulle meeldib see raamat? B: Jah, see on ______ ______.
B is making a simple statement of fact in the nominative case.
Where would you most likely hear 'Kas teil on mõni hea raamat soovitada?'
Select the location:
You ask for book recommendations in a bookstore (raamatupood).
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Aides visuelles
Cases of Hea Raamat
Banque d exercices
5 exercicesMa loen praegu ______ raamatut.
The verb 'lugema' (to read) takes the partitive case for an ongoing action. The partitive of 'hea' is 'head'.
Choose the correct sentence:
In a simple 'This is...' sentence, we use the nominative case 'hea raamat'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the basic variations of the phrase.
A: Kas sulle meeldib see raamat? B: Jah, see on ______ ______.
B is making a simple statement of fact in the nominative case.
Select the location:
You ask for book recommendations in a bookstore (raamatupood).
🎉 Score : /5
Questions fréquentes
14 questionsIt is neutral and can be used in any context.
Mulle meeldivad head raamatud.
Head raamatud (nominative) or häid raamatuid (partitive).
Yes, 'hea film' is correct.
It's a historical way of preserving their language and identity.
'Hea' is general quality; 'huvitav' specifically means interesting.
Kas teil on mõni hea raamat soovitada?
Yes, it comes from the same Greek root via Slavic languages.
Yes, it applies to the content, not just the paper.
'Tõde ja õigus' by A.H. Tammsaare.
No, Estonian has no grammatical gender.
See ei ole hea raamat.
Yes, 'hea inimene' means a good person.
It is the partitive case.
Expressions liées
põnev raamat
similarexciting/thrilling book
huvitav lugemine
synonyminteresting reading
väärtraamat
specialized formhigh-quality/literary book
lemmikraamat
builds onfavorite book
halb raamat
contrastbad book
paks raamat
similarthick/long book
