Language/Standard-estonian/Vocabulary/Clothes
Hi Standard Estonian learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will expand our Standard Estonian vocabulary by focusing on clothes. Learning the names of different clothing items will allow you to describe what you or someone else is wearing, or to ask for something specific when clothes shopping.
Don't forget, to improve your Standard Estonian Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
Clothing Items[edit | edit source]
Let's start by learning the Estonian names for different clothing items.
| Standard Estonian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| mantel | /ˈmɑntel/ | coat |
| jakk | /ˈjɑkː/ | jacket |
| pintsak | /ˈpintsɑk/ | blazer |
| särk | /ˈsærk/ | shirt |
| pluus | /ˈpluːs/ | blouse |
| lühikeste varrukatega särk | /ˈlyhikeste ˈvɑruːkɑteˌgɑ ˈsærk/ | short-sleeved shirt |
| pikaste varrukatega särk | /ˈpikɑste ˈvɑruːkɑteˌgɑ ˈsærk/ | long-sleeved shirt |
| sviiter | /ˈsviːter/ | sweater |
| kampsun | /ˈkɑmpsun/ | jumper |
| kleit | /ˈkleit/ | dress |
| seelik | /ˈseːlik/ | skirt |
| püksid | /ˈpʏksid/ | pants |
| teksad | /ˈteksɑd/ | jeans |
| püksid lühikeste säärtega | /ˈpʏksid ˈlyhikeste ˈsærːetegɑ/ | shorts |
| vöö | /ˈvøj/ | belt |
| kingad | /ˈkiŋɑd/ | shoes |
| saapad | /ˈsɑːpɑd/ | boots |
| sandaalid | /sɑnˈdɑːlid/ | sandals |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
In context, it's easy to see how these clothing items are used. Here’s a short dialogue to demonstrate:
- Person 1: “Kas sa nägid mu uut mantlit? 😊” (Did you see my new coat?)
- Person 2: “Jaa! See on ilus! 😍” (Yes! It’s beautiful!)
Colors[edit | edit source]
Now that we know the Estonian names for different clothing items, let's learn how to describe their color.
| Standard Estonian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| must | /must/ | black |
| valge | /ˈvɑlge/ | white |
| hall | /hɑlː/ | gray |
| beež | /ˈbeːʒ/ | beige |
| pruun | /pruun/ | brown |
| punane | /ˈpunɑne/ | red |
| oranž | /oˈrɑnʒ/ | orange |
| kollane | /ˈkolːɑne/ | yellow |
| roheline | /ˈroheline/ | green |
| sinine | /ˈsinine/ | blue |
| lilla | /ˈlillɑ/ | purple |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: “Ma kavatsen selles poes uued kingad osta, aga ma ei tea, mis värvi valida.” (I’m planning on buying new shoes at this store, but I don't know which color to choose.)
- Person 2: “Ma arvan, et sinine sobib sulle hästi!” (I think blue will suit you well!)
Adjectives to Describe Clothes[edit | edit source]
Sometimes we want to describe an item of clothing in more detail, beyond just its color. Here are some useful adjectives to describe clothes:
| Standard Estonian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| suur | /suur/ | big |
| väike | /ˈvæike/ | small |
| pikk | /piːk/ | long |
| lühike | /'lyhike/ | short |
| mugav | /ˈmugɑv/ | comfortable |
| ebamugav | /ˈebɑmugɑv/ | uncomfortable |
| stiilne | /stiilne/ | stylish |
| trendikas | /trendikas/ | trendy |
| vana | /ˈvɑnɑ/ | old |
| uus | /uus/ | new |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: “Kas see särk on sulle mugav? Ta näeb välja suuruselt liiga suur.” (Is that shirt comfortable for you? It looks too big.)
- Person 2: “Tegelikult on ta väga mugav ja stiilne. 😊” (Actually, it's very comfortable and stylish. 😊)
Cultural Facts[edit | edit source]
Estonian dress culture is relatively simple and practical. Estonians tend to dress for comfort and practicality rather than for fashion. The traditional folk costume ‘kadrina’ is a long, straight dress made of woolen fabric in a muted color, usually brown or grey. It is decorated with intricate embroidery along the collarbone and the sleeves, and is worn with a wide belt that cinches the waist. The dress is usually accompanied by a shawl and apron.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
In this lesson, we expanded our Standard Estonian vocabulary by focusing on clothes. We learned the Estonian names for different clothing items, colors, and adjectives to describe clothes. Remember to practice using these new words in context and with native speakers from the Polyglot Club.
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