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The Verb Olema
The verb olema, meaning "to be," is one of the most essential verbs in Estonian. It plays a crucial role in constructing sentences and expressing states of being, existence, and identity.
Olema in the Present Tense
| Pronoun | Conjugation | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Mina | olen | I am |
| Sina | oled | You are |
| Tema | on | He/She/It is |
| Meie | oleme | We are |
| Teie | olete | You are |
| Nemad | on | They are |
Examples:
- Mina olen õnnelik. (I am happy.)
- Sina oled väsinud. (You are tired.)
- Tema on arst. (He/She is a doctor.)
The Imperative Mood of Olema
The imperative mood is used for giving commands, instructions, or making requests.
| Pronoun | Imperative Form | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Sina | ole | Be (you, singular) |
| Teie | olge | Be (you, plural) |
Examples:
- Ole vaikselt! (Be quiet!)
- Ole ettevaatlik! (Be careful!)
- Olge kannatlikud! (Be patient!)
In the imperative mood, ole is used when informally speaking to one person, while olge is used when addressing multiple people or when formally speaking to a single person.
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