Significado
A young human being.
Contexto cultural
Estonians celebrate 'Lastekaitsepäev' (Child Protection Day) on June 1st, where 'väikesed lapsed' are the center of attention with many free events. There is a tradition called 'Katsikud', where friends visit a new 'väike laps' and bring a 'katsikukook' (a special cake). The concept of 'lapsesuust' (from a child's mouth) is a popular cultural trope where the honest and funny things a 'väike laps' says are collected in books. It is common to see 'väike laps' sleeping in a stroller outside in the winter, which often shocks tourists from warmer climates.
Gender Neutrality
Remember that 'laps' covers both boys and girls. You don't need to change the word based on gender!
Case Agreement
Always check if your adjective 'väike' matches the case of 'laps'. This is the most common error for learners.
Significado
A young human being.
Gender Neutrality
Remember that 'laps' covers both boys and girls. You don't need to change the word based on gender!
Case Agreement
Always check if your adjective 'väike' matches the case of 'laps'. This is the most common error for learners.
Use 'Mudilane'
If you want to sound more like a native speaker when talking about toddlers, use the word 'mudilane'.
Teste-se
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'väike laps'.
Ma näen aias ____ (partitive).
The verb 'nägema' requires the partitive case for its object.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct plural form:
Both the adjective and the noun must be in the plural nominative form.
Match the Estonian phrase with its English translation.
Match the cases:
Understanding these three basic cases is essential for Estonian.
Complete the dialogue.
Ema: 'Kus mu poeg on?' Isa: 'See ___ mängib liivakastis.'
The subject of the sentence should be in the nominative case.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Age Categories in Estonian
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosMa näen aias ____ (partitive).
The verb 'nägema' requires the partitive case for its object.
Select the correct plural form:
Both the adjective and the noun must be in the plural nominative form.
Combine cada item a esquerda com seu par a direita:
Understanding these three basic cases is essential for Estonian.
Ema: 'Kus mu poeg on?' Isa: 'See ___ mängib liivakastis.'
The subject of the sentence should be in the nominative case.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasUsually until they start school (age 7). After that, they are just 'laps' or 'koolilaps'.
Yes, it is perfectly polite and neutral for all situations.
Use the plural form: 'väikesed lapsed'.
Yes, but be careful. 'Väike naine' just means a small woman, but it doesn't have the same set meaning as 'väike laps'.
'Väikelaps' is a more technical/formal term often used in medicine or education, while 'väike laps' is the everyday phrase.
Yes, 'põnn' or 'pätakas' are common, though 'pätakas' can be slightly negative (like 'rascal').
Usually, but it primarily refers to the age group (toddler/preschooler).
You say: 'Ma olin väike laps'.
No, for animals use 'poeg' (e.g., 'karupoeg' for a bear cub).
Only if the business relates to children, like 'väikelaste riided' (toddlers' clothes).
Frases relacionadas
lapsepõlv
builds onchildhood
lapsik
specialized formchildish
väikelaps
synonymtoddler/preschooler
lapselaps
builds ongrandchild
lapsuke
specialized formlittle dear child
