Estonian Phrases

The Estonian phrases are helpful because they are used daily. Below we picked expressions that a new learner will find useful. We included the audio as well. This is a better way to learning. Learn only what you need. We start with greetings and introduction.

Hi: tere!

What is your name?: kuidas on teie nimi?

Nice to meet you: meeldiv tutvuda!

How are you?: kuidas läheb?

I'm good, thanks: tänan, hästi

And you?: kuidas teil endal läheb?

Language and Age Phrases

More questions about language and age:

Do you speak (English/Estonian)?: kas te räägite (inglise / eesti) keelt?

Does she speak Chinese?: kas ta oskab hiina keelt?

A little bit: natuke

How old are you?: kui vana te olete?

I'm 33 years old: ma olen 33 aastat vana

It was nice talking to you: oli tore vestelda!

If you don't understand something, this will be your secret weapon:

What do you mean?: mida te selle all mõtlete?

I don't understand: ma ei saa aru

I don't know: ma ei tea

Sorry: vabandust!

What is that called in Estonian?: kuidas seda eesti keeles nimetatakse?

What does that word mean in English?: mida see sõna inglise keeles tähendab?

More personal information about origins and profession:

Where are you from?: kust te pärit olete?

I'm from the U.S: ma olen usa-st

I'm American: ma olen ameeriklane

Where do you live?: kus te elate?

I live in the U.S: ma elan usa-s

What do you do for a living?: millega te tegelete?

I'm a student: ma olen üliõpilane

Offering or asking for help and giving directions:

Can I help you?: kas saan teid aidata?

Can you help me?: kas saaksite mind aidata?

Where is the airport?: kus on lennujaam?

Go straight: minge otse

Then: siis

Turn left: pöörake vasakule

Turn right: pöörake paremale

Holiday Wishes Phrases

Good wishes in Estonian in holidays and occasions:

Happy birthday: palju õnne sünnipäevaks!

Happy new year: head uut aastat!

Merry Christmas: häid jõule!

Good luck: soovin edu!

Congratulations: õnnitlen!

Estonian expressions commonly used when traveling or buying:

I have a reservation: mul on tuba reserveeritud

Do you have rooms available?: kas teil on vabu tube?

I would like a non-smoking room: ma soovin mittesuitsetajate tuba

How much it costs per night?: kui palju maksab üks öö?

Waiter: kelner

How much is this?: kui palju see maksab?

What is this?: mis see on?

Survival phrases considered to be important in emergencies:

Are you okay?: kas teiega on kõik korras?

I need a doctor: mul on arsti vaja

Help: appi!

Call the ambulance: kutsuge kiirabi!

Call the police: kutsuge politsei!

I am sick: ma tunnen end halvasti

These Estonian phrases can be used in a variety of conversations. If you have already visited our Estonian Vocabulary and Estonian Grammar, you might want to visit our Estonian Flashcards to practice what you learned.