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Standard Estonian → Vocabulary → Greetings and introductions

As a Standard Estonian language teacher, I understand the importance of learning basic vocabulary for greeting and introducing oneself in Estonian. In this lesson, I will introduce you to the most common Estonian greetings and phrases used in social situations. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to greet someone, introduce yourself and ask simple questions in Estonian.

Estonian greetings

Estonians use different greetings depending on the time of the day and the level of formality. Here are the most common Estonian greetings:

  • Tere! (Hello!)
  • Tere hommikust! (Good morning!)
  • Tere päevast! (Good day!)
  • Tere õhtust! (Good evening!)
  • Nägemist! (Goodbye!)

It is worth noting that unlike in some cultures, Estonians use "Tere!" for both formal and informal situations.

Introducing oneself

In Estonia, it is common to introduce yourself and exchange pleasantries before engaging in conversation. Here are some phrases you can use to introduce yourself:

  • Minu nimi on... (My name is...)
  • Ma olen... (I am...)
  • Tere! Mina olen... (Hello! I am...)
  • Lubage end tutvustada... (Allow me to introduce myself...)
  • Kuidas läheb? (How are you?)

Note that the last phrase, "Kuidas läheb?", is a common Estonian phrase used to ask "How are you?" In most cases, the answer will be "Tänan, hästi." (Thank you, I'm fine.)

Here is an example dialogue between two people in Estonian:

Person 1: Tere! Person 2: Tere! Person 1: Minu nimi on Mart. Person 2: Tere Mart! Mina olen Eva. Person 1: Rõõm tutvuda, Eva. Kuidas läheb? Person 2: Tänan, hästi. Kuidas läheb sinul?

Basic questions and responses

In addition to introducing oneself, it is also important to know how to ask and answer basic questions in Estonian. Here are some examples:

  • Kuidas sul läheb? (How are you?)
  • Mis su nimi on? (What is your name?)
  • Kust sa pärit oled? (Where are you from?)
  • Kui vana sa oled? (How old are you?)

Here are some responses you can give:

  • Hästi, aitäh. (Good, thank you.)
  • Minu nimi on... (My name is...)
  • Ma olen Eestist/Soomest/Ameerikast jne. (I am from Estonia/Finland/America/etc.)
  • Ma olen 25-aastane. (I am 25 years old.)

Vocabulary list

Here are some common Estonian vocabulary words and phrases to help you practice:

Estonian Pronunciation English
Tere! [te-re] Hello!
Tere hommikust! [te-re hom-mi-kust] Good morning!
Tere päevast! [te-re päe-vast] Good day!
Tere õhtust! [te-re õh-tust] Good evening!
Nägemist! [nä-ge-mist] Goodbye!
Minu nimi on... [mi-nu ni-mi on] My name is...
Ma olen... [ma o-len] I am...
Lubage end tutvustada... [lu-ba-ge end tut-vus-ta-da] Allow me to introduce myself...
Kuidas läheb? [ku-i-das lä-heb] How are you?
Tänan, hästi. [tä-nan, hä-sti] Thank you, I'm fine.
Mis su nimi on? [mis su ni-mi on] What is your name?
Kust sa pärit oled? [kust sa pä-rit o-led] Where are you from?
Kui vana sa oled? [kui va-na sa o-led] How old are you?

Practice these words and phrases until you are comfortable using them in simple conversations.

I hope this lesson has been helpful to you in learning basic Estonian vocabulary for greetings and introductions. In the next lesson, we will learn the Estonian numbers and how to count in Estonian. Keep up the good work!





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