Signification
A car that is not old.
Contexte culturel
Estonians often name their cars or treat them as part of the family. A 'uus auto' is frequently celebrated with a small gathering. Estonia's e-government allows you to register a 'uus auto' online in minutes, reflecting the country's tech-savvy nature. Buying a 'uus auto' in winter requires checking for 'talverehvid' (winter tires), which are mandatory and a common topic of discussion. In rural areas, a 'uus auto' is often expected to be a 4x4 (nelikvedu) to handle muddy or snowy roads.
Case Agreement
Remember that if 'auto' changes its ending, 'uus' must change too! (e.g., uue auto).
Noor vs Uus
Never call a car 'noor'. It sounds like the car is a living child.
Signification
A car that is not old.
Case Agreement
Remember that if 'auto' changes its ending, 'uus' must change too! (e.g., uue auto).
Noor vs Uus
Never call a car 'noor'. It sounds like the car is a living child.
Tutikas
Use the word 'tutikas' to sound like a local when talking about a brand-new car.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'uus auto'.
Ma näen tänaval ____ (Nominative).
After 'nägema' (to see), we use the Partitive case for the object.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct sentence:
'Uus' is the correct adjective for objects like cars.
Match the Estonian phrase with its English translation.
Match the following:
Matching cases: Genitive, Nominative, and Partitive.
Complete the dialogue.
Sõber: 'Vau, sul on ____!' Sina: 'Jah, ostsin selle eile.'
The context implies a new purchase.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Types of Uus Auto
Fuel
- • Bensiin
- • Diisel
- • Elekter
Condition
- • Tutikas
- • Uueväärne
- • Kasutatud
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesMa näen tänaval ____ (Nominative).
After 'nägema' (to see), we use the Partitive case for the object.
Select the correct sentence:
'Uus' is the correct adjective for objects like cars.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Matching cases: Genitive, Nominative, and Partitive.
Sõber: 'Vau, sul on ____!' Sina: 'Jah, ostsin selle eile.'
The context implies a new purchase.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
3 questionsMul on uus auto.
No, Estonian has no grammatical gender, so 'uus' works for everything!
Yes, it is very common to say 'minu uus auto' even if it's a 2015 model.
Expressions liées
kasutatud auto
contrastused car
elektriauto
specialized formelectric car
uueväärne
similarlike-new
sõiduauto
specialized formpassenger car
