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In Estonian, hello is Tere and thank you is Aitäh. Here are 22 everyday Estonian phrases with pronunciation, for travel and a first conversation.
How to say hello in Estonian · How to say thank you in Estonian · How to say goodbye in Estonian · How to say please in Estonian · How to say sorry in Estonian
| English | Estonian |
|---|---|
| Hello | Tere Neutral and works in any situation. |
| Goodbye | Nägemist Polite; 'Head aega' also common. |
| Please | Palun |
| Thank you | Aitäh 'Tänan' is slightly more formal. |
| Yes | Jah |
| No | Ei |
| Excuse me / Sorry | Vabandust Used both to get attention and to apologize. |
| Do you speak English? | Kas te räägite inglise keelt? Uses formal 'te'; to a friend use 'sa räägid'. |
| I don't understand | Ma ei saa aru |
| Please speak slowly | Palun rääkige aeglasemalt Formal 'te' form. |
| How much is it? | Kui palju see maksab? |
| Where is the bathroom? | Kus on tualett? |
| I'd like this, please | Ma võtaksin selle, palun |
| The bill, please | Arve, palun |
| Where is …? | Kus on …? Fill the gap with the place name. |
| Help! | Appi! |
| I need a doctor | Ma vajan arsti |
| Call the police! | Kutsuge politsei! Formal imperative. |
| I don't speak Estonian | Ma ei räägi eesti keelt |
| Can you help me? | Kas te saate mind aidata? Formal 'te'. |
| English | Estonian |
|---|---|
| Where is the nearest grocery store? | Kus on lähim toidupood? |
| How do you say this in Estonian? | Kuidas seda eesti keeles öeldakse? Literally 'How is this said in Estonian?' |
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