Esperanto vocabulary: 15 essential words to communicate
Learn essential Esperanto vocabulary with 15 words and phrases organized by theme. Perfect for beginners and travellers who want to communicate confidently.
Greetings & politeness
| Esperanto | English | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Saluton | Hello | |
| Ĝis revido | Goodbye | |
| Dankon | Thank you | |
| Bonvolu | Please | |
| Pardonu | Excuse me / Sorry | |
| Jes | Yes | |
| Ne | No | |
| Ne dankinde | You're welcome |
Essential expressions
| Esperanto | English | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Mi ne komprenas | I don't understand | |
| Ĉu vi parolas la anglan? | Do you speak English? | |
| Kiom kostas? | How much does it cost? | |
| Kie estas...? | Where is...? | |
| Akvo | Water | |
| Helpu! | Help! | |
| Mia nomo estas... | My name is... |
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