Reference

The two infinitives

There are two, and each verb decides which one it wants after it.

All grammar

The ending that carries it: -ma
Called: tegevusnimed; the infinitives in an English grammar book

What it is for

The -ma one comes after "start", "go" and "have to"
- Ema hakkab kooki küpsetama.
  Mom is going to bake a cake.
- Orkester hakkas mängima.
  The orchestra began to play.
The -da one comes after "want" and "can"

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Kus saab valuutat vahetada?
Where can I exchange currency?

Learn both with each verb, because one won't give you the other

Watch out

Even the everyday verb for "must" takes the -ma one. English has just one "to do", so there's no instinct to fall back on. Learn the pairing with the verb.

Where the course teaches it

3 units

A normal dayA1Talk through your day, from getting up to going to bed.
Free time and sportA2Say what you do for fun, suggest something to do, and say yes or no to an invitation.
Plans and the futureA2Make arrangements, talk about your plans and say what you're going to do.

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