Estonian vocabulary: 15 essential words to communicate
Learn essential Estonian vocabulary with 15 words and phrases organized by theme. Perfect for beginners and travellers who want to communicate confidently.
Greetings & politeness
| Eesti keel | English | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tere | Hello | |
| Head aega | Goodbye | |
| Tänan | Thank you | |
| Palun | Please | |
| Vabandage | Excuse me / Sorry | |
| Jah | Yes | |
| Ei | No | |
| Pole tänu väärt | You're welcome |
Essential expressions
| Eesti keel | English | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Ma ei saa aru | I don't understand | |
| Kas te räägite inglise keelt? | Do you speak English? | |
| Kui palju see maksab? | How much does it cost? | |
| Kus on...? | Where is...? | |
| Vesi | Water | |
| Appi! | Help! | |
| Minu nimi on... | My name is... |
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