Minevikusõnast

Minevikusõnast is a term used in Estonian linguistics to describe the past tense of verbs. In Estonian, the past tense is formed by adding specific suffixes to the verb stem. The suffixes vary depending on the person (first, second, or third) and number (singular or plural) of the subject. For example, the verb "minema" (to go) in the past tense would be "minesin" (I went), "minesid" (you went), "mines" (he/she/it went), "minesime" (we went), "minesite" (you went), and "minesid" (they went). The past tense is used to indicate actions that have already occurred. It is an important aspect of the Estonian language, as it helps to convey the sequence of events and the completion of actions. The past tense is also used in narrative and descriptive texts to provide historical context and to describe past events. Understanding the formation and usage of the past tense is essential for mastering the Estonian language.