Signification
Stating your place of residence.
Contexte culturel
Estonians value directness. Stating where you live is a simple, honest fact. Privacy is highly valued; don't ask for a specific street address immediately. For expats, this phrase is the first step to feeling like a local. In university settings, stating your city is a way to find common ground with peers.
Focus on the -s
Always remember the -s at the end of the city name. It is the key to being understood.
Practice with cities
Try saying this with different Estonian cities like Tartu, Pärnu, or Narva to get used to the suffix.
Signification
Stating your place of residence.
Focus on the -s
Always remember the -s at the end of the city name. It is the key to being understood.
Practice with cities
Try saying this with different Estonian cities like Tartu, Pärnu, or Narva to get used to the suffix.
Teste-toi
Complete the sentence.
Ma _____ Tallinnas.
The subject 'Ma' requires the first-person singular verb form 'elan'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the correct way to say 'I live in Tallinn'.
The inessive case (-s) is required for location.
Match the subject with the verb.
Match: Ma, Sa, Ta
Correct conjugation of 'elama'.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesMa _____ Tallinnas.
The subject 'Ma' requires the first-person singular verb form 'elan'.
Choose the correct way to say 'I live in Tallinn'.
The inessive case (-s) is required for location.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Correct conjugation of 'elama'.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsYes, just add -s to the end of the city name.
Usually, you still just add -s, but check for specific city declensions.
Expressions liées
Ma olen pärit Tallinnast
contrastI am from Tallinn
Kus sa elad?
builds onWhere do you live?
Ma töötan Tallinnas
similarI work in Tallinn
Ma olen Tallinnas
similarI am in Tallinn
