Vocab: andekas

talented

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talented, gifted

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Building blocks

• ande- - from “anne” which means talent or gift

• -kas - an adjective forming ending (signifies an abundance of a quality)

When "anne" is combined with the suffix "-kas," it forms "andekas," indicating someone who possesses talent or is gifted.

How to use it:

Here are just a few ways the word “andekas” can be used ⬇️

1. Talking about a gifted student:

   • Meie koolis on palju andekaid õpilasi.

     • Translation: There are many talented students in our school.

2. Talking about a skillful chef:

   • Restorani uus kokk on väga andekas.

     • Translation: The new chef at the restaurant is very talented.

3. Praising someone's artistic ability:

   • Tema maalid on suurepärased, ta on tõeliselt andekas kunstnik.

     • Translation: His/Her paintings are excellent; he/she is truly a talented artist.

4. Referring to a skilled athlete:

   • See noormees on andekas jalgpallur.

     • Translation: This young man is a talented football player.

Examples

Lihtne on teha koostööd andeka inimesega

Literally: “Easy is to do collaboration talented person-with”

Idiomatically: “It is easy to work with a talented person”

Lihtne - Adjective - Nominative Sg, "Easy"
on - Verb - 3P Present Sg, "is"
teha - Verb - da-Infinitve, "to do"
koostööd - Noun - Partitive Sg, "collaboration"
andeka - Adjective - Genitive Sg, "talented"
inimesega - Noun - Comitative Sg, "person-with"