How do I say it in Estonian?
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Learning Estonian - getting started with the Estonian language
There's nothing more rewarding than being able to have a conversation with the locals.
Estonian is primarily spoken in Estonia by about 1.1 million people as well as by Estonian migrants in many countries throughout the world.
Along with Finnish, the Estonian language has a reputation for difficulty, but once you fathom out the basic rules of the grammar and fling yourself with abandon into the delights of everyday Estonian you'll realise it's no more difficult than any other language - and in fact can be remarkably simple. And the rewards for speaking Estonian are numerous.
You really only need about 300-400 words and phrases to be able to communicate successfully in almost any situation. So, use this lens to pick up the basic words and phrases in Estonian and use the resources we list to move on and become a true Estonian speaker, or check out Omniglossia's recommendation for learning Estonian here.
Estonian is primarily spoken in Estonia by about 1.1 million people as well as by Estonian migrants in many countries throughout the world.
Along with Finnish, the Estonian language has a reputation for difficulty, but once you fathom out the basic rules of the grammar and fling yourself with abandon into the delights of everyday Estonian you'll realise it's no more difficult than any other language - and in fact can be remarkably simple. And the rewards for speaking Estonian are numerous.
You really only need about 300-400 words and phrases to be able to communicate successfully in almost any situation. So, use this lens to pick up the basic words and phrases in Estonian and use the resources we list to move on and become a true Estonian speaker, or check out Omniglossia's recommendation for learning Estonian here.
Getting started in Estonian
Meeting, greeting and being polite...
How do I say hello/hi in Estonian: Tere! or Tere päevast!
How do I say Good morning in Estonian: Tere hommikust!
How do I say Good evening in Estonian: Tere õhtust!
How do I say Good night in Estonian: Head ööd
How do I say how are you in Estonian: Kuidas läheb?
How do I say Thank you, very well/not bad in Estonian: Tänan küsimast, hästi/pole viga.
How do I say Goodbye in Estonian: Nägemist
How do I say thank you in Estonian: Aitäh
How do I say many thanks in Estonian: suur aitäh
How do I say That's fine. You're welcome in Estonian: Pole tänu väärt
How do I say please in Estonian: palun
How do I say yes in Estonian: jaa
How do I say no in Estonian: ei
How do I say excuse me in Estonian: vabandust
How do I say May I/Do you mind in Estonian: Palun?
How do I say Sorry in Estonian: Mul on väga kahju
To download a free program to help with pronunciation and to learn several hundred words and phrases check out BYKI Estonian here.
How do I say Good morning in Estonian: Tere hommikust!
How do I say Good evening in Estonian: Tere õhtust!
How do I say Good night in Estonian: Head ööd
How do I say how are you in Estonian: Kuidas läheb?
How do I say Thank you, very well/not bad in Estonian: Tänan küsimast, hästi/pole viga.
How do I say Goodbye in Estonian: Nägemist
How do I say thank you in Estonian: Aitäh
How do I say many thanks in Estonian: suur aitäh
How do I say That's fine. You're welcome in Estonian: Pole tänu väärt
How do I say please in Estonian: palun
How do I say yes in Estonian: jaa
How do I say no in Estonian: ei
How do I say excuse me in Estonian: vabandust
How do I say May I/Do you mind in Estonian: Palun?
How do I say Sorry in Estonian: Mul on väga kahju
To download a free program to help with pronunciation and to learn several hundred words and phrases check out BYKI Estonian here.
New Text / Write module
Module 2
How do I say Do you speak Englishi in Estonian: Vous parlez anglais?
How do I say I speak a little Estonian in Estonian: Je parle un peu de français
How do I say I understand in Estonian: Je comprends
How do I say I do not understand in Estonian: Je ne comprends pas
How do I say [Please speak] more slowly in Estonian: [Est-ce-que vous pourriez parler] plus lentement?
How do I say How do you say ...? in Estonian: Comment est-ce-qu'on dit ...?
How do I say What does ... mean? in Estonian: Que veut dire ...?
How do I say Do you speak Englishi in Estonian: Vous parlez anglais?
How do I say I speak a little Estonian in Estonian: Je parle un peu de français
How do I say I understand in Estonian: Je comprends
How do I say I do not understand in Estonian: Je ne comprends pas
How do I say [Please speak] more slowly in Estonian: [Est-ce-que vous pourriez parler] plus lentement?
How do I say How do you say ...? in Estonian: Comment est-ce-qu'on dit ...?
How do I say What does ... mean? in Estonian: Que veut dire ...?
Estonian Phrasebooks
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