Language/Standard-estonian/Vocabulary/Drinks
Hi Standard Estonian learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about drinks in Standard Estonian. You will learn the most common drinks in Estonia, their translations in English, and their pronunciations.
Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons: Standard Estonian Vocabulary: Food and Dining: Food and Drinks, Education, Daily Routine & Idiomatic Expressions.
Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Here are the most common drinks in Standard Estonian:
| Standard Estonian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| vesi | /ve.si/ | water |
| piim | /piil/ | milk |
| kohv | /ko:v/ | coffee |
| tee | /te:/ | tea |
| mahl | /mah'l/ | juice |
| õlu | /'o:lu/ | beer |
| vein | /vein/ | wine |
Culture and Interesting Facts[edit | edit source]
Estonia is famous for its beer culture. In summer, beer is the preferred beverage of choice. However, Estonians also love their tea and coffee. The country has a tea culture that dates back to the 17th century. The most popular tea in Estonia is Kama tea. Kama is a traditional Estonian flour made of peas and barley. It is mixed with water or milk and consumed as a healthy drink.
Estonians are also fond of their coffee. The most popular coffee in Estonia is Kännu Kukk. Kännu Kukk is a coffee brand that has been in existence since 1878. Estonia is the only country in the world where this coffee can be found.
Estonia is the largest consumer of milk in Europe. The country is known for its dairy industry, and most Estonians consume dairy products with almost every meal.
Estonians also love their alcoholic beverages. In addition to beer and wine, a popular Estonian spirit is Vana Tallinn, which translates to "Old Tallinn". This is a rum-based liqueur that has a mild taste and is often used in cocktails.
When visiting Estonia, you can enjoy a refreshing drink called "Kali". Kali is a traditional non-alcoholic beverage made from malt and rye bread.
Now that you know about the most common drinks in Estonia, it's time to practice using them in sentences.
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
Karl and Maria are in a cafe in Tallinn's Old Town. They are ordering drinks.
- Karl: Tere! Kaks kohvi, palun. (Hello! Two coffees, please.)
- Maria: Kas te soovite midagi lisaks? Tee või vesi? (Would you like anything else? Tea or water?)
- Karl: Me võtame tavalise vee, palun. (We'll have plain water, please.)
- Maria: Muidugi! Ja midagi süüa? (Of course! And something to eat?)
- Karl: Ei, täname. Ainult kohv tänaseks. (No, thank you. Just coffee for today.)
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
Now you have learned the most common drinks in Estonian, as well as some interesting facts about Estonian drink culture. To improve your Standard Estonian Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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Great work on completing this lesson! Take a moment to investigate these connected pages: Standard Estonian Vocabulary → Greetings and Introductions ..., Standard Estonian Vocabulary → Greetings and Introductions ..., Hobbies and Free Time & Count to 10.
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