Language/Standard-estonian/Vocabulary/Feelings-and-Emotions
Hi Standard Estonian learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will focus on the vocabulary related to feelings and emotions. Understanding emotions and using accurate vocabulary to express them is crucial for effective communication. Let's get started!
Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons: Numbers and counting & Countries.
Basic Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Let's start with some basic vocabulary for feelings and emotions:
| Standard Estonian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| õnnelik | [ˈɤnːe̞lik] | happy |
| kurb | [kurb] | sad |
| vihane | [ˈviha.ne] | angry |
| kartlik | [ˈkɑrtlik] | afraid |
| armukade | [ˈɑrmukade] | jealous |
| segaduses | [ˈse.ɡaˌdu.ses] | confused |
| üllatunud | [ˈy.lˑɑ.tu.nud] | surprised |
| rahulolev | [ˈrɑ.hu.lo̞.lev] | content |
Use these words to describe your emotions and feelings. For example:
- Ma olen õnnelik. (I am happy.)
- Ta on kurb täna. (He/She is sad today.)
Emotions and Phrases with Examples[edit | edit source]
Here are some emotions and phrases with examples:
Excitement and Happiness[edit | edit source]
Excitement and happiness are feelings that we all enjoy. Here are some phrases that you can use to describe these emotions:
| Standard Estonian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Ma olen nii põnevil! | [mɑ ˈo.len ni pɤ.ˈne.ʋil] | I'm so excited! |
| Ma olen väga õnnelik! | [mɑ ˈo.len ˈʋæɡɑ ˈɤnːe̞lik] | I'm very happy! |
| See on parim päev üldse! | [se.e ɔn ˈpɑ.rim ˈpæ.eʋ ˈyl.d.se̞] | This is the best day ever! |
- Person 1: Ma olen nii põnevil! (I'm so excited!)
- Person 2: Miks sa oled nii põnevil? (Why are you so excited?)
- Person 1: Mul on täna esinemine. (I have a performance today.)
Sadness and Disappointment[edit | edit source]
Sadness and disappointment are emotions that we experience when things don't go as planned. Here are some phrases that you can use to describe these emotions:
| Standard Estonian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Ma olen nii kurb! | [mɑ ˈo.len ni kurb] | I'm so sad! |
| Ma olen väga pettunud! | [mɑ ˈo.len ˈʋæɡɑ ˈpet.tu.nud] | I'm very disappointed! |
| See on halvim asi, mis juhtuda sai. | [se.e ɔn ˈhal.ʋim ˈɑ.si mis ˈjuh.tu.da sɑi] | This is the worst thing that could have happened. |
- Person 1: Ma olen nii kurb! (I'm so sad!)
- Person 2: Mis juhtus? (What happened?)
- Person 1: Mul oli tähtis eksam ja ma kukkusin läbi. (I had an important exam and I failed.)
Anger and Frustration[edit | edit source]
Anger and frustration are emotions that we experience when we are upset or annoyed. Here are some phrases that you can use to describe these emotions:
| Standard Estonian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Ma olen nii vihane! | [mɑ ˈo.len ni ˈʋihɑ.ne] | I'm so angry! |
| Ma olen tõesti pettunud. | [mɑ ˈo.len ˈtɤj.sti ˈpet.tu.nud] | I'm really frustrated. |
| See on tõesti vastik! | [se.e ɔn ˈtɤj.sti ˈʋɑs.tik] | This is really annoying! |
- Person 1: Ma olen tõesti pettunud. (I'm really frustrated.)
- Person 2: Mis juhtus? (What happened?)
- Person 1: Ma tellisin internetist kingituse ja see ei jõudnudki kohale. (I ordered a gift online and it never arrived.)
Idiomatic Expressions[edit | edit source]
Idiomatic expressions are phrases that have a different meaning than the literal translation. Here are some idiomatic expressions related to feelings and emotions:
| Standard Estonian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Mul läks suu vett täis! | [mul læks su.u ʋet tæis] | My mouth watered! (I got excited.) |
| Ma sain halva uudise. | [mɑ sai̯n ˈhɑlʋɑ ˈuː.di.se] | I got bad news. (I'm upset.) |
| Ta on kaua oodanud! | [tɑ on ˈkɑu.ɑ ˈoː.dɑ.nud] | He/She has been waiting for a long time! (He/She is impatient.) |
Use these idiomatic expressions in your conversations to sound more natural and fluent.
Cultural Tidbits[edit | edit source]
What is happiness? Estonians have achieved something that they call "sisu." Sisu means grit, resilience, and the capacity to maintain a positive attitude during tough times. Sisu is considered a vital part of the Finnish and Estonian national character.
Practice Time[edit | edit source]
To improve your Standard Estonian Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
Let's practice using the vocabulary we learned in this lesson. Use the phrases and idiomatic expressions listed above to complete the following dialogue:
- Person 1: Ma saan just teada, et mu eksami tulemused on halvad. (I just found out that my exam results are bad.)
- Person 2: Oh ei, ma olen tõesti [vihane] sinu pärast. (Oh no, I'm really [angry] for you.)
- Person 1: Jah, ma olen ka väga [pettunud]. (Yes, I'm also very [frustrated].)
- Person 2: Ära ole, sa saad sellest üle! Sul on [sisu]. (Don't worry, you'll get over it! You have [grit].)
Sources[edit | edit source]
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Fruits
- Time
- Idiomatic Expressions
- How to say Good Bye?
- Animal
- Education
- Count to 10
- How to Say Hello and Greetings
- Days of the Week