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Basic Estonian phrases
The phrases you will use most in Estonian: greetings, polite words, small talk and travel. Tap the speaker to hear each one, tap a phrase to see how to say it.
Greetings
| Estonian | Meaning |
|---|---|
tere | Hello |
Tsau | Hi |
Tere hommikust | Good morning |
Tere pärastlõunast | Good afternoon |
Tere õhtust | Good evening |
Head ööd | Good night |
Head aega | Goodbye |
Näeme hiljem | See you later |
Kohtumiseni homme | See you tomorrow |
Tere tulemast | Welcome |
Tore tutvuda | Nice to meet you |
Conversation
| Estonian | Meaning |
|---|---|
Kuidas läheb? | How are you? |
Minuga on kõik korras, tänan | I am fine, thank you |
Mis su nimi on? | What is your name? |
Minu nimi on Anna | My name is Anna |
Kust sa pärit oled? | Where are you from? |
Kas sa räägid inglise keelt? | Do you speak English? |
ma ei saa aru | I do not understand |
Kas saate seda korrata? | Can you repeat that? |
Palun rääkige aeglaselt | Please speak slowly |
Polite words
| Estonian | Meaning |
|---|---|
Aitäh | Thank you |
Suur tänu | Thank you very much |
Palun | You are welcome |
palun | Please |
vabandust | Sorry |
Vabandage | Excuse me |
jah | Yes |
ei | No |
Travel
| Estonian | Meaning |
|---|---|
Abi! | Help! |
Kus on tualett? | Where is the bathroom? |
Kui palju see on? | How much is this? |
Arve, palun | The bill, please |
Ma sooviksin vett | I would like some water |
Feelings & celebrations
| Estonian | Meaning |
|---|---|
ma armastan sind | I love you |
Palju õnne | Congratulations |
Palju õnne sünnipäevaks | Happy birthday |
Terviseks! | Cheers! |
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