kohanema — illustration of to adapt

kohanema

[ˈkohɑnemɑ]

to adapt, to adjust

Forms

ma-vorm (dictionary form)
kohanema
da-vorm (after another verb)
kohaneda

Present (Olevik)

mina (ma)
kohanen
sina (sa)
kohaned
tema (ta)
kohaneb
meie (me)
kohaneme
teie (te)
kohanete
nemad (nad)
kohanevad

Past (Minevik)

mina (ma)
kohanesin
sina (sa)
kohanesid
tema (ta)
kohanes
meie (me)
kohanesime
teie (te)
kohanesite
nemad (nad)
kohanesid

Examples

Ta kohaneb kiiresti uue keskkonnaga.

He adapts quickly to the new environment.

Loomad kohanevad kliimaga.

Animals adapt to the climate.

Common combinations

uue keskkonnaga kohanema

to adapt to a new environment

kiiresti kohanema

to adapt quickly

Related words

In Estonian

uute tingimuste või keskkonnaga harjuma

Definitions, examples and word forms are partly based on the EKI Combined Dictionary (Eesti Keele Instituut, Sõnaveeb), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Dictio has edited and added to them. Sources and licenses

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