nimetav (1st form)
The word as the dictionary lists it, and whoever is doing the action.
The ending
None. This one you learn by heart.
In EnglishThe dog in "the dog barks", exactly as it is.
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Ahv sööb banaani.
The monkey is eating a banana.
Karu magab talveund.
The bear is hibernating.
Pane raamat lauale.
Put the book on the table.
Palun koori kartulid ära.
Please peel the potatoes.
Watch out
It's the object after a command, like "put the book down". But in "I bought the book", the book takes the next form down, the one meaning "whose".
| Word | omastav (2nd form) | nimetav (1st form) |
|---|---|---|
| aadressaddress | aadressi | aadressmemorized |
| abihelp | abi | abimemorized |
| abikaasaspouse, husband, wife | abikaasa | abikaasamemorized |
| aegtime | aja | aegmemorized |
| algusbeginning | alguse | algusmemorized |
| arbuuswatermelon | arbuusi | arbuusmemorized |
Mis su aadress on?
What is your address?
Here aadress is the nimetav (1st form) of aadress.
Vajan dokumentide vormistamisel abi.
I need help with preparing the documents.
Here abi is the nimetav (1st form) of abi.
Mul on väga hea ja armastav abikaasa.
I have a very good and loving spouse.
Here abikaasa is the nimetav (1st form) of abikaasa.