Lausepredikaadiga

Lausepredikaadiga refers to the predicate of a sentence in Estonian grammar. The predicate is the part of the sentence that says something about the subject. It typically consists of a verb or a verb phrase, but can also include a noun, adjective, or other word class acting as a predicative complement.

In Estonian, the predicate is crucial for forming a complete sentence. It usually follows the subject, though word order can be more flexible than in some other languages. The verb in the predicate agrees with the subject in number and person. For example, in the sentence "Koer jookseb" (The dog runs), "jookseb" is the predicate, indicating the action performed by the subject "koer".

When the predicate is not a verb, it often appears with a linking verb, such as "olema" (to be). For instance, in "Tema on õpilane" (He/She is a student), "on õpilane" functions as the predicate, with "on" being the linking verb and "õpilane" being the predicative complement. Understanding the lausepredikaadiga is fundamental to analyzing and constructing grammatically correct Estonian sentences. It is the core of what is being communicated about the subject.