-na
As
In the role of something, usually for now rather than forever.
The ending
-naon the omastav (2nd form)
- Called
- olev
- -na, as
- Answers
- kellena? millena?
- as who? as what?
In EnglishWorking as a teacher, for as long as that lasts.
-na
In the role of something, usually for now rather than forever.
The ending
-naon the omastav (2nd form)
In EnglishWorking as a teacher, for as long as that lasts.
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Ta töötab juuksurina.
She works as a hairdresser.
Ema töötab arhitektina.
Mother works as an architect.
Marie suri vallalisena.
Marie died unmarried.
Majaelanikud pääsesid põlengust tervena.
The residents escaped the fire unharmed.
Watch out
The -ks ending is for getting into a role. This one means you're already in it.
| Word | omastav (2nd form) | -na |
|---|---|---|
| inimeneperson, human | inimese | inimesenarecorded |
| aadressaddress | aadressi | aadressinafrom the omastav (2nd form) |
| aastayear | aasta | aastanafrom the omastav (2nd form) |
| abihelp | abi | abinafrom the omastav (2nd form) |
| abikaasaspouse, husband, wife | abikaasa | abikaasanafrom the omastav (2nd form) |
| aedgarden | aia | aianafrom the omastav (2nd form) |
inimene means person, human. Which one says "as a person"?
Inimesena on ta väga sümpaatne.
As a person, he is very likable.
Here inimesena is the olev (-na, as) of inimene.