Trying to find some Estonian phrases? Below we have listed many useful expressions including: Greeting Phrases | Farewell Expressions | Holidays and Wishes | How to Introduce Yourself | Romance and Love Phrases | Solving a Misunderstanding | Asking for Directions | Emergency Survival Phrases | Hotel Restaurant Travel Phrases | Daily Expressions | Cuss Words (Polite) | Writing a Letter | Short Expressions and words
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| English | Estonian Phrases |
|---|---|
| Greeting | Tervitamine |
| Hi! | Tere! |
| Good morning! | Tere hommikust! |
| Good afternoon! | Tere päevast! |
| Good evening! | Tere õhtust! |
| Welcome! (to greet someone) | Tere tulemast! |
| Hello my friend! | Tere, sõber! |
| How are you? (friendly) | Kuidas käsi käib? |
| How are you? (polite) | Kuidas läheb? |
| I'm fine, thank you! | Tänan, hästi. |
| And you? (friendly) | Kuidas sul endal läheb? |
| And you? (polite) | Kuidas Teil endal läheb? |
| Good | Hästi |
| Not so good | Mitte eriti hästi |
| Long time no see | Pole kaua näinud |
| I missed you | Ma igatsesin su järele |
| What's new? | Mis uudist? |
| Nothing new | Mitte midagi. |
| Thank you (very much)! | Tänan (väga)! |
| You're welcome! (for "thank you") | Võtke / võta heaks! (polite / friendly) |
| My pleasure | Mul on hea meel |
| Come in! (or: enter!) | Sisse! |
| Make yourself at home! | Tundke / tunne end nagu kodus! (polite / friendly) |
| Farewell Expressions | Hüvastijätt |
| Have a nice day! | Kena päeva! |
| Good night! | Head ööd! |
| Good night and sweet dreams! | Head ööd ja ilusaid unenägusid! |
| See you later! | Hiljem näeme! |
| See you soon! | Nägemist! |
| See you tomorrow! | Homme näeme! |
| Good bye! | Head aega! |
| Have a good trip! | Head reisi! |
| I have to go | Ma pean minema |
| I will be right back! | Ma tulen kohe tagasi. |
| Holidays and Wishes | Soovid |
| Good luck! | Soovin edu! |
| Happy birthday! | Palju õnne sünnipäevaks! |
| Happy new year! | Head uut aastat! |
| Merry Christmas! | Häid Jõule! |
| Happy Independance Day! | Head iseseisvuspäeva! |
| Happy Midsommer Day! | Head jaanipäeva! |
| Congratulations! | Õnnitlen! |
| Enjoy! (or: bon appetit) | Head isu! |
| Bless you (when sneezing) | Tervist! |
| Best wishes! | Kõike head! |
| Cheers! (or: to your health) | Terviseks! |
| Accept my best wishes | Võtke vastu minu siirad soovid |
| How to Introduce Yourself | Tutvustamine |
| What's your name? | Mis su nimi on? (friendly) Kuidas on Teie nimi? (polite) |
| My name is (John Doe) | Minu nimi on (John Doe) |
| Nice to meet you! | Meeldiv tutvuda! |
| Where are you from? | Kust Te pärit olete? (polite) Kust sa pärit oled? (friendly) |
| I'm from (the U.S/ Estonia) | Ma olen (USAst / Eestist) |
| I'm (American/ Estonian) | Ma olen (ameeriklane / eestlane) |
| Where do you live? | Kus Te elate? (polite) Kus sa elad? (friendly) |
| I live in (the U.S/ Estonia) | Ma elan (USAs / Eestis) |
| Do you like it here? | Kuidas Teile / sulle siin meeldib? (polite / friendly) |
| Estonia is a beautiful country | Eesti on ilus maa |
| What do you do for a living? | Millega Te tegelete? (polite) Millega sa tegeled? (friendly) |
| I'm a (teacher/ student/ engineer) | Ma olen (õpetaja / (üli)õpilane / insener) /"üliõpilane = university student, "õpilane= student at school/ |
| Do you speak (English/ Estonian)? | Kas Te räägite (inglise / eesti) keelt? (polite) Kas sa räägid (inglise/ eesti) keelt? |
| Just a little | Natuke |
| I like Estonian | Mulle meeldib eesti keel |
| I'm trying to learn Estonian | Ma üritan õppida eesti keelt |
| It's a hard language | See on raske keel |
| It's an easy language | See on lihtne keel |
| Oh! That's good! | Siis on hästi! |
| Can I practice with you? | Kas ma tohin Teiega / sinuga koos harjutada? |
| I will try my best to learn | Püüan õppida |
| How old are you? | Kui vana Te olete? (polite) Kui vana sa oled (friendly) |
| I'm (twenty one, thirty two) years old | Ma olen (kakskümmend üks, kolmkümmend kaks) |
| It was nice talking to you! | Oli tore vestelda! |
| It was nice meeting you! | Oli meeldiv kohtuda! |
| Mr.../ Mrs. .../ Miss... | Hr.../ Pr... /Prl... (=härra... / proua.../ preili...) |
| This is my wife | See on minu naine / abikaasa |
| This is my husband | See on minu mees / abikaasa |
| Say hi to Thomas for me | Tervita minu poolt Thomas't |
| Romance and Love Phrases | Suhted |
| Are you free tomorrow evening? | Kas Te olete homme õhtul vaba? (polite) Kas sa oled homme õhtul vaba? (friendly) |
| I would like to invite you to dinner | Kas ma tohin kutsuda Teid / sind õhtusöögile? |
| You look beautiful! (to a woman) | Te näete kaunis välja! (polite) Sa näed kaunis välja! (friendly) |
| You have a beautiful name | Teil / Sul on ilus nimi |
| Can you tell me more about you? | Rääkige / Räägi mulle endast! |
| Are you married? | Kas Te olete abielus? (polite) Kas sa oled abielus? (friendly) |
| I'm single | Ma olen vallaline |
| I'm married | Ma olen abielus |
| Can I have your phone number? | Kas Te annaksite mulle oma telefoninumbri? (polite) Anna mulle oma telefoninumber. (friendly) |
| Can I have your email? | Kas ma saaksin Teie / sinu e-posti aadressi? |
| Do you have any pictures of you? | Kas Teil / sul on endast pilte? |
| Do you have children? | Kas Teil /sul on lapsi? |
| Would you like to go for a walk? | Kas teeksime ühe jalutuskäigu? |
| I like you | Te meeldite mulle. (polite). Sa meeldid mulle. (friendly) |
| I love you | Ma armastan sind. |
| You're very special! | Sa oled väga eriline! (friendly) Te olete väga eriline! (polite) |
| You're very kind! | Sa oled väga lahke! (friendly) Te olete väga lahke! (polite) |
| I'm very happy | Mul on väga hea meel |
| Would you marry me? | Abiellu minuga! |
| I'm just kidding | Ma teen nalja |
| I'm serious | Tõsiselt |
| My heart speaks the language of love | Mu süda laulab armastusest |
| Solving a Misunderstanding | Arusaamatuse lahendamine |
| Sorry! (or: I beg your pardon!) | Vabandust! |
| Sorry (for a mistake) | Vabandust! |
| No problem! | Sellest pole midagi! |
| Can you repeat please? | Palun korrake! |
| Can you speak slowly? | Palun rääkige aeglasemalt! (polite) Palun räägi aeglasemalt! (friendly) |
| Can you write it down? | Palun pange / pane see kirja! |
| Did you understand what I said? | Kas Te saite aru, mida ma ütlesin? (polite) Kas sa said aru, mida ma ütlesin? (friendly) |
| I don't understand! | Ma ei saa aru. |
| I don't know! | Ma ei tea. |
| What's that called in Estonian? | Kuidas seda eesti keeles nimetatakse? |
| What does that word mean in English? | Mida see sõna inglise keeles tähendab? |
| How do you say "thanks" in Estonian? | Kuidas öelda eesti keeles "thank you"? |
| What is this? | Mis see on? |
| My Estonian is bad | Ma räägin eesti keelt halvesti |
| Don't worry! | Ärge muretsege! (polite) Ära muretse! (friendly) |
| I agree with you | Olen Teiega / sinuga nõus |
| Is that right? | Kas tõesti? |
| Is that wrong? | Kas see on vale? |
| What should I say? | Mida ma peaksin ütlema? |
| I just need to practice | Ma pean veel harjutama |
| Your Estonian is good | Te räägite head eesti keelt. (polite) Sa räägid head eesti keelt (friendly) |
| I have an accent | Ma räägin aktsendiga |
| You don't have an accent | Te räägite ilma aktsendita. (polite) Sa räägid ilma aktsendita (friendly) |
| Asking for Directions | Abi ja tee küsimine |
| Excuse me! (before asking someone) | Vabandage! |
| I'm lost | Ma olen eksinud |
| Can you help me? | Kas Te aitaksite mind? |
| Can I help you? | Kas ma saan Teid /sind aidata? |
| I'm not from here | Ma ei ole kohalik |
| How can I get to (this place, this city)? | Kuidas minna (sinna, sellesse linna)? |
| Go straight | Minge otse |
| Then | Siis |
| Turn left | Pöörake vasakule |
| Turn right | Pöörake paremale |
| Can you show me? | Kas Te näitaksite mulle? |
| I can show you! | Ma võin näidata. |
| Come with me! | Tulge / tule minuga kaasa! |
| How long does it take to get there? | Kui kaua võtab kohalejõudmine aega? |
| Downtown (city center) | Keskus |
| Historic center (old city) | Ajalooline keskus |
| It's near here | See on lähedal |
| It's far from here | See on kaugel |
| Can I walk there? | Kas sinna saab jala? |
| I'm looking for Mr. Smith | Ma otsin hr Smith'i |
| One moment please! | Üks hetk, palun! |
| Hold on please! (when on the phone) | Oodake palun! |
| Here is not here | Ta ei ole siin |
| Airport | Lennujaam |
| Bus station | Bussijaam |
| Train station | Rongijaam |
| Taxi | Takso |
| Near | Lähedal |
| Far | Kaugel |
| Emergency Survival Phrases | Hädaabi ja hädaolukorrad |
| Help! | Appi! |
| Stop! | Stopp! |
| Fire! | Tulekahju! |
| Thief! | Varas! |
| Run! | Jookse! |
| Watch out! (or: be alert!) | Ettevaatust! |
| Call the police! | Kutsuge politsei! |
| Call a doctor! | Kutsuge arst! |
| Call the ambulance! | Kutsuge kiirabi! |
| Are you okay? | Kas Teiega / sinuga on kõik korras? |
| I feel sick | Tunnen end halvasti |
| I need a doctor | Mul on arsti vaja |
| Accident | Õnnetus |
| Food poisoning | Toidumürgitus |
| Where is the closest pharmacy? | Kus on lähim apteek? |
| It hurts here | Siit valutab |
| It's urgent! | Sellega on kiire! |
| Calm down! | Rahune(ge)! |
| You will be okay! | Te saate terveks! (polite) Sa saad terveks! (friendly) |
| Can you help me? | Palun aidake! |
| Can I help you? | Kas ma saan aidata? |
| Hotel Restaurant Travel Phrases | Hotell, restoran ja reisimine |
| I have a reservation (for a room) | Mul on tuba reserveeritud |
| Do you have rooms available? | Kas teil on vabu tube? |
| With shower / With bathroom | Dušiga / Vannitoaga |
| I would like a non-smoking room | Ma soovin mittesuitsetajate tuba |
| What is the charge per night? | Kui palju maksab üks öö? |
| I'm here on business /on vacation | Ma olen siin äriasjus / puhkusel |
| Dirty | Must |
| Clean | Puhas |
| Do you accept credit cards? | Kas teil saab maksta krediitkaardiga? |
| I'd like to rent a car | Ma soovin autot rentida |
| How much will it cost? | Kui palju see maksab? |
| A table for (one / two) please! | Palun laud ühele / kahele! |
| Is this seat taken? | Kas see koht on vaba? |
| I'm vegetarian | Ma olen taimetoitlane |
| I don't eat pork | Ma ei söö sealiha |
| I don't drink alcohol | Ma ei joo alkoholi |
| What's the name of this dish? | Mis on selle toidu nimi? |
| Waiter / waitress! | Kelner / Ettekandja! |
| Can we have the check please? | Palun arve! |
| It is very delicious! | See on väga maitsev! |
| I don't like it | Mulle see ei maitse |
| Shopping Expressions | Poes |
| How much is this? | Kui palju see maksab? |
| I'm just looking | Ma ainult vaatan |
| I don't have change | Mul ei ole vahetusraha |
| This is too expensive | See on liiga kallis |
| Expensive | Kallis |
| Cheap | Odav |
| Daily Expressions | Mitmesugused väljendid |
| What time is it? | Mis kell on? |
| It's 3 o'clock | Kell on 3 |
| Give me this! | Anna see mulle! |
| Are you sure? | Oled kindel? |
| Take this! (when giving something) | Palun võtke! (polite) Palun võta! (friendly) |
| It's freezing (weather) | Ilm on väga külm |
| It's cold (weather) | Ilm on külm |
| It's hot (weather) | Ilm on palav |
| Do you like it? | Kas see meeldib Teile / sulle? |
| I really like it! | See tõesti meeldib mulle! |
| I'm hungry | Ma tahan süüa |
| I'm thirsty | Ma tahan juua |
| He is funny | Ta teeb nalja |
| In The Morning | Hommikul |
| In the evening | Õhtul |
| At Night | Öösel |
| Hurry up! | Tehke ruttu! ((1) polite; (2) in the plural) Tee ruttu! ((1) friendly; (2) in the singular) |
| Cuss Words (polite) | |
| This is nonsense! (or: this is craziness) | See on jama! |
| My God! (to show amazement) | Vau! |
| Oh gosh! (when making a mistake) | Oh, pagan! |
| It sucks! (or: this is not good) | Nõme! |
| What's wrong with you? | Mis Teil / sul viga on? |
| Are you crazy? | Segi olete / oled või? |
| Get lost! (or: go away!) | Tõmba uttu! |
| Leave me alone! | Jäta mind rahule! |
| I'm not interested! | Ei huvita! |
| Writing a Letter | |
| Dear John | Kallis John |
| My trip was very nice | Minu reis läks väga hästi |
| The culture and people were very interesting | Sealne kultuur ja inimesed on väga huvitavad |
| I had a good time with you | Mul oli sinuga tore olla |
| I would love to visit your country again | Ma tahaksin sinu kodumaad veel kunagi külastada |
| Don't forget to write me back from time to time | Kirjuta mulle vahel |
| Short Expressions and words | Lühikesed väljendid ja sõnad |
| Good | Hea |
| Bad | Halb |
| So-so (or: not bad not good) | Keskmiselt |
| Big | Suur |
| Small | Väike |
| Today | Täna |
| Now | Praegu |
| Tomorrow | Homme |
| Yesterday | Eile |
| Yes | Jah |
| No | Ei |
| Fast | Kiire |
| Slow | Aeglane |
| Hot | Kuum |
| Cold | Külm |
| This | See |
| That | Too |
| Here | Siin |
| There | Seal |
| Me (ie. Who did this? - Me) | Mina |
| You | Sina |
| Him | Tema |
| Her | Tema |
| Us | Meie |
| Them | Nemad |
| Really? | Kas tõesti? |
| Look! | Vaata! |
| What? | Mis? |
| Where? | Kus? |
| Who? | Kes? |
| How? | Kuidas? |
| When? | Millal? |
| Why? | Miks? |
| Zero | Null |
| One | Üks |
| Two | Kaks |
| Three | Kolm |
| Four | Neli |
| Five | Viis |
| Six | Kuus |
| Seven | Seitse |
| Eight | Kaheksa |
| Nine | Üheksa |
| Ten | Kümme |
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