Some useful phrases
Practice has proved that the quickest way for a foreigner to open up a reserved Estonian is to at least try to say something in Estonian: a simple "Tere" (Hello) or "Aitäh" (Thank you) will make any Estonian in surprise and delight.
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Tere/Nägemiseni |
Hello/Goodbye |
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Tšau (Ciao) |
Informal and a very common way between friends and acquaintances to say both Hi and Bye |
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Aitäh/Tänan |
Thank you |
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Palun |
Please |
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Jah |
Yes |
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Ei |
No |
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Naine |
Woman |
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Mees |
Man |
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Arst |
Doctor |
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Hambaarst |
Dentist |
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Kiirabi |
Ambulance |
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Pood |
Shop |
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Restoran |
Restaurant |
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Kohvik |
Cafe |
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Baar |
Bar |
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Arve |
Bill |
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Hind |
Price |
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Valuutavahetus |
Currency exchange |
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Raha |
Money |
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Juuksur |
Hairdresser |
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Kool |
School |
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Õppemaks |
Tuition fee |
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Lektor |
Lecturer |
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Professor |
Professor |
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Pass |
Passport |
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ID-kaart |
ID card |
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Dokument |
Document |
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Buss |
Bus |
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Bussipeatus |
Bus stop |
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Rong |
Train |
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Kuukaart |
A month´s pass (for public transport) |
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Kus on raamatukogu? |
Where is the library? |
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Kuidas minna ülikooli? |
Which way is the university? |
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Minge vasakule |
Go left |
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Minge paremale |
Go right |
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Minge otse |
Go straight ahead |
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Kuidas läheb? |
How are you? |
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Tänan küsimast, väga hästi |
Very well, thank you |
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Mida sa õpid? |
What are you studying? |
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Kui palju see maksab? |
How much does it cost? |
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Mis kell on? |
What time is it? |
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Ilusat päeva! |
Have a nice day! |
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Palun sõitke aadressil…. |
Please drive to this address |