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Introduction[edit | edit source]

Welcome to the lesson on Standard Estonian vocabulary related to hobbies and free time! In this lesson, you will learn how to talk about your interests and ask others about theirs. Hobbies and free time activities are an important part of our lives, and being able to discuss them in Estonian will allow you to connect with others and have meaningful conversations. Whether you enjoy playing sports, listening to music, or watching movies, this lesson will equip you with the necessary vocabulary and phrases to express your hobbies and preferences. Let's get started!

Vocabulary[edit | edit source]

To begin, let's learn some common vocabulary related to hobbies and free time activities in Standard Estonian. Practice pronouncing these words and try to familiarize yourself with their meanings.

Standard Estonian	Pronunciation	English Translation
Sport	[spoɾt]	Sport
Muusika	[muːsika]	Music
Filmid	[filmid]	Movies
Lugemine	[lugemine]	Reading
Maalimine	[maalimine]	Painting
Fotograafia	[fotograafia]	Photography
Tantsimine	[tantsimine]	Dancing
Reisimine	[reisimine]	Traveling
Kokkamine	[kokkamine]	Cooking
Aiandus	[aiandus]	Gardening
Käsitöö	[kæsitøː]	Crafts
Kalastamine	[kalastamine]	Fishing
Mängud	[mæŋɡud]	Games
Lugemine	[lugemine]	Reading
Kirjutamine	[kiɾjutamine]	Writing
Kogumine	[kogumine]	Collecting
Matkamine	[matkamine]	Hiking
Ujumine	[ujumine]	Swimming

Take your time to practice these words and their pronunciations. You can also create sentences using these words to reinforce your understanding of the vocabulary. Let's move on to some useful phrases and expressions related to hobbies and free time activities.

Useful Phrases and Expressions[edit | edit source]

Here are some useful phrases and expressions that will help you talk about your hobbies and free time activities in Estonian:

Mis on sinu hobi? - What is your hobby?
Mis meeldib sulle teha vabal ajal? - What do you like to do in your free time?
Mulle meeldib mängida jalgpalli. - I like playing football.
Kas sa kuulad muusikat? - Do you listen to music?
Jah, mulle meeldib kuulata muusikat. - Yes, I like listening to music.
Kas sa vaatad filme? - Do you watch movies?
Ei, ma ei vaata filme. - No, I don't watch movies.
Mis on sinu lemmikfilm? - What is your favorite movie?
Minu lemmikfilm on "Titanic". - My favorite movie is "Titanic".
Kas sa loed raamatuid? - Do you read books?
Jah, ma loen raamatuid. - Yes, I read books.
Mis on sinu lemmikraamat? - What is your favorite book?
Minu lemmikraamat on "Harry Potter". - My favorite book is "Harry Potter".
Kas sa mängid mänge? - Do you play games?
Jah, ma mängin mänge. - Yes, I play games.
Mis on sinu lemmikmäng? - What is your favorite game?
Minu lemmikmäng on "Minecraft". - My favorite game is "Minecraft".

Feel free to practice these phrases and expressions by using them in sentences or conversations. Now that you have a good understanding of the vocabulary and phrases related to hobbies and free time activities, let's move on to some cultural information and interesting facts about hobbies in Estonia.

Cultural Information and Interesting Facts[edit | edit source]

In Estonia, people have a wide range of hobbies and free time activities that they enjoy. One popular hobby is singing in choirs. Estonia has a long tradition of choral singing, and it is considered a national pastime. Many Estonians participate in local choirs and take part in singing festivals, where hundreds of choirs come together to perform. Singing is deeply ingrained in Estonian culture and has played a significant role in the country's history.

Another popular hobby in Estonia is nature-related activities. With its beautiful landscapes and abundant forests, Estonia offers plenty of opportunities for hiking, camping, and exploring the outdoors. Many Estonians enjoy spending their free time in nature, whether it's picking berries, fishing, or simply enjoying the peacefulness of the countryside.

Estonians are also known for their love of sports. Football (soccer), basketball, and volleyball are among the most popular sports in the country. Estonians take great pride in their athletes and support their national teams enthusiastically. Sports events, both local and international, attract large crowds and create a sense of unity and excitement among Estonians.

Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now it's time to practice what you've learned! Here are some exercises to help you reinforce your understanding of the vocabulary and phrases related to hobbies and free time activities. Try to answer the questions and complete the sentences using the appropriate words or expressions.

1. Mis on sinu lemmikhobi? - What is your favorite hobby? 2. Kas sa mängid sporti? - Do you play sports? 3. Mis meeldib sulle teha vabal ajal? - What do you like to do in your free time? 4. Kas sa vaatad filme? - Do you watch movies? 5. Mis on sinu lemmikfilm? - What is your favorite movie? 6. Kas sa loed raamatuid? - Do you read books? 7. Mis on sinu lemmikraamat? - What is your favorite book? 8. Kas sa mängid mänge? - Do you play games? 9. Mis on sinu lemmikmäng? - What is your favorite game?

Solutions: 1. Minu lemmikhobi on fotograafia. - My favorite hobby is photography. 2. Jah, ma mängin jalgpalli. - Yes, I play football. 3. Mulle meeldib kuulata muusikat ja lugeda raamatuid. - I like listening to music and reading books. 4. Jah, ma vaatan filme. - Yes, I watch movies. 5. Minu lemmikfilm on "Titanic". - My favorite movie is "Titanic". 6. Jah, ma loen raamatuid. - Yes, I read books. 7. Minu lemmikraamat on "Harry Potter". - My favorite book is "Harry Potter". 8. Jah, ma mängin mänge. - Yes, I play games. 9. Minu lemmikmäng on "Minecraft". - My favorite game is "Minecraft".

Congratulations on completing the exercises! You're making great progress in learning Standard Estonian. Keep practicing and using the vocabulary and phrases in your everyday conversations to further improve your language skills.

Table of Contents - Standard Estonian Course - 0 to A1[edit source]

Course Presentation

Introduction to Estonian

Greetings and Introductions

Nouns and Pronouns

Numbers and Time

Verbs and Tenses

Daily Activities

Daily Routine
Hobbies and Free Time

Adjectives and Adverbs

Food and Dining

Estonian Traditions

Travel and Transportation

Prepositions and Conjunctions

At Home and Work

Estonian History

Negation and Questions

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-==Introduction==
+== Introduction ==
+Welcome to the lesson on Standard Estonian vocabulary related to hobbies and free time! In this lesson, you will learn how to talk about your interests and ask others about theirs. Hobbies and free time activities are an important part of our lives, and being able to discuss them in Estonian will allow you to connect with others and have meaningful conversations. Whether you enjoy playing sports, listening to music, or watching movies, this lesson will equip you with the necessary vocabulary and phrases to express your hobbies and preferences. Let's get started!
-<p>In this lesson, you will learn vocabulary related to hobbies and free-time activities in Estonian. You will also practice talking about your interests and asking others about theirs. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to have a conversation about leisure time activities and hobbies in Estonia.</p>
+== Vocabulary ==
-<p>Let's start!</p>
+To begin, let's learn some common vocabulary related to hobbies and free time activities in Standard Estonian. Practice pronouncing these words and try to familiarize yourself with their meanings.
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Standard Estonian !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
+|-
+| Sport || [spoɾt] || Sport
+|-
+| Muusika || [muːsika] || Music
+|-
+| Filmid || [filmid] || Movies
+|-
+| Lugemine || [lugemine] || Reading
+|-
+| Maalimine || [maalimine] || Painting
+|-
+| Fotograafia || [fotograafia] || Photography
+|-
+| Tantsimine || [tantsimine] || Dancing
+|-
+| Reisimine || [reisimine] || Traveling
+|-
+| Kokkamine || [kokkamine] || Cooking
+|-
+| Aiandus || [aiandus] || Gardening
+|-
+| Käsitöö || [kæsitøː] || Crafts
+|-
+| Kalastamine || [kalastamine] || Fishing
+|-
+| Mängud || [mæŋɡud] || Games
+|-
+| Lugemine || [lugemine] || Reading
+|-
+| Kirjutamine || [kiɾjutamine] || Writing
+|-
+| Kogumine || [kogumine] || Collecting
+|-
+| Matkamine || [matkamine] || Hiking
+|-
+| Ujumine || [ujumine] || Swimming
+|}
-<span link>Take some time to dive into these other pages after completing this lesson: [[Language/Standard-estonian/Vocabulary/How-to-say-Good-Bye?|How to say Good Bye?]] & [[Language/Standard-estonian/Vocabulary/Weather|Weather]].</span>
+Take your time to practice these words and their pronunciations. You can also create sentences using these words to reinforce your understanding of the vocabulary. Let's move on to some useful phrases and expressions related to hobbies and free time activities.
-==Vocabulary==
-<p>Below, you will find a list of vocabulary related to hobbies and free-time activities in Standard Estonian, along with their pronunciation and English translations:</p>
+== Useful Phrases and Expressions ==
-<table class="wikitable">
+Here are some useful phrases and expressions that will help you talk about your hobbies and free time activities in Estonian:
-  <tr>
-    <th>Standard Estonian</th>
-    <th>Pronunciation</th>
-    <th>English Translation</th>
-  </tr>
-  <tr>
-    <td>spordi mängimine</td>
-    <td>[spoɾdi ˈmæŋgimine]</td>
-    <td>playing sports</td>
-  </tr>
-  <tr>
-    <td>jooksmine</td>
-    <td>[joksˈmine]</td>
-    <td>running</td>
-  </tr>
-  <tr>
-    <td>jalutamine</td>
-    <td>[ˈjɑlutɑmine]</td>
-    <td>walking</td>
-  </tr>
-  <tr>
-    <td>tantsimine</td>
-    <td>[ˈtɑntsɪmine]</td>
-    <td>dancing</td>
-  </tr>
-  <tr>
-    <td>muusika kuulamine</td>
-    <td>[ˈmuusikɑ ˈkuulɑmine]</td>
-    <td>listening to music</td>
-  </tr>
-  <tr>
-    <td>muusika tegemine</td>
-    <td>[ˈmuusikɑ ˈtegemine]</td>
-    <td>making music</td>
-  </tr>
-  <tr>
-    <td>fotograafia</td>
-    <td>[fotogɾɑfiˈɑɑfijɑ]</td>
-    <td>photography</td>
-  </tr>
-  <tr>
-    <td>kunsti tegemine</td>
-    <td>[ˈkunisti ˈtegemine]</td>
-    <td>making art</td>
-  </tr>
-  <tr>
-    <td>kino külastamine</td>
-    <td>[kiːno ˈkyːlɑstɑmine]</td>
-    <td>visiting the cinema</td>
-  </tr>
-  <tr>
-    <td>teleri vaatamine</td>
-    <td>[ˈteleri ˈvaɑtɑmine]</td>
-    <td>watching TV</td>
-  </tr>
-  <tr>
-    <td>ristsõnade lahendamine</td>
-    <td>[ˈristˈsɤnɑde lɑhenˈdɑmine]</td>
-    <td>doing crossword puzzles</td>
-  </tr>
-  <tr>
-    <td>mängimine videomängud</td>
-    <td>[ˈmæŋgimine ˈvideomæŋgud]</td>
-    <td>playing video games</td>
-  </tr>
-</table>
-<p>Here are a few additional words and phrases that may come in handy when talking about hobbies and free-time activities:</p>
+* Mis on sinu hobi? - What is your hobby?
+* Mis meeldib sulle teha vabal ajal? - What do you like to do in your free time?
+* Mulle meeldib mängida jalgpalli. - I like playing football.
+* Kas sa kuulad muusikat? - Do you listen to music?
+* Jah, mulle meeldib kuulata muusikat. - Yes, I like listening to music.
+* Kas sa vaatad filme? - Do you watch movies?
+* Ei, ma ei vaata filme. - No, I don't watch movies.
+* Mis on sinu lemmikfilm? - What is your favorite movie?
+* Minu lemmikfilm on "Titanic". - My favorite movie is "Titanic".
+* Kas sa loed raamatuid? - Do you read books?
+* Jah, ma loen raamatuid. - Yes, I read books.
+* Mis on sinu lemmikraamat? - What is your favorite book?
+* Minu lemmikraamat on "Harry Potter". - My favorite book is "Harry Potter".
+* Kas sa mängid mänge? - Do you play games?
+* Jah, ma mängin mänge. - Yes, I play games.
+* Mis on sinu lemmikmäng? - What is your favorite game?
+* Minu lemmikmäng on "Minecraft". - My favorite game is "Minecraft".
-<ul>
+Feel free to practice these phrases and expressions by using them in sentences or conversations. Now that you have a good understanding of the vocabulary and phrases related to hobbies and free time activities, let's move on to some cultural information and interesting facts about hobbies in Estonia.
-  <li>hobi – hobby</li>
-  <li>vaba aeg – free time</li>
-  <li>huvitav – interesting</li>
-  <li>lõõgastav – relaxing</li>
-  <li>meelelahutus – entertainment</li>
-  <li>maletama – to play chess</li>
-  <li>kirjutamine – writing</li>
-</ul>
-==Talking about Hobbies and Free Time==
+== Cultural Information and Interesting Facts ==
-<p>Now that you have learned some vocabulary related to hobbies and free-time activities, let's practice using it in context. Below, you will find some phrases and questions that can help you start a conversation about leisure time activities:</p>
+In Estonia, people have a wide range of hobbies and free time activities that they enjoy. One popular hobby is singing in choirs. Estonia has a long tradition of choral singing, and it is considered a national pastime. Many Estonians participate in local choirs and take part in singing festivals, where hundreds of choirs come together to perform. Singing is deeply ingrained in Estonian culture and has played a significant role in the country's history.
-<ul>
+Another popular hobby in Estonia is nature-related activities. With its beautiful landscapes and abundant forests, Estonia offers plenty of opportunities for hiking, camping, and exploring the outdoors. Many Estonians enjoy spending their free time in nature, whether it's picking berries, fishing, or simply enjoying the peacefulness of the countryside.
-  <li>Mida sa teed vabal ajal? – What do you do in your free time?</li>
-  <li>Mis on sinu hobid? – What are your hobbies?</li>
-  <li>Mul on mitu hobid. – I have several hobbies.</li>
-  <li>Mul ei ole eriti hobisid. – I don't really have any hobbies.</li>
-  <li>Ma armastan sporti mängida. – I love to play sports.</li>
-  <li>Mulle meeldib muusikat kuulata. – I like listening to music.</li>
-  <li>Kas sa käid kunstinäitustel? – Do you go to art exhibitions?</li>
-  <li>Ma naudin kinos käimist. – I enjoy going to the cinema.</li>
-  <li>Kas sa tantsid? – Do you dance?</li>
-  <li>Ma olen hakanud joogat tegema. – I have started doing yoga.</li>
-</ul>
-<p>Use the vocabulary and phrases above to have a conversation with your language partner or teacher about hobbies and free-time activities. Don't be afraid to ask follow-up questions or share your own experiences and interests!</p>
+Estonians are also known for their love of sports. Football (soccer), basketball, and volleyball are among the most popular sports in the country. Estonians take great pride in their athletes and support their national teams enthusiastically. Sports events, both local and international, attract large crowds and create a sense of unity and excitement among Estonians.
-==Conclusion==
+== Exercises ==
-<p>You have learned vocabulary related to hobbies and free-time activities, as well as how to talk about your interests and ask others about theirs in Estonian. Keep practicing and exploring new hobbies to improve your language skills and cultural understanding of Estonia!</p>
+Now it's time to practice what you've learned! Here are some exercises to help you reinforce your understanding of the vocabulary and phrases related to hobbies and free time activities. Try to answer the questions and complete the sentences using the appropriate words or expressions.
+. Mis on sinu lemmikhobi? - What is your favorite hobby?
+. Kas sa mängid sporti? - Do you play sports?
+. Mis meeldib sulle teha vabal ajal? - What do you like to do in your free time?
+. Kas sa vaatad filme? - Do you watch movies?
+. Mis on sinu lemmikfilm? - What is your favorite movie?
+. Kas sa loed raamatuid? - Do you read books?
+. Mis on sinu lemmikraamat? - What is your favorite book?
+. Kas sa mängid mänge? - Do you play games?
+. Mis on sinu lemmikmäng? - What is your favorite game?
+Solutions:
+. Minu lemmikhobi on fotograafia. - My favorite hobby is photography.
+. Jah, ma mängin jalgpalli. - Yes, I play football.
+. Mulle meeldib kuulata muusikat ja lugeda raamatuid. - I like listening to music and reading books.
+. Jah, ma vaatan filme. - Yes, I watch movies.
+. Minu lemmikfilm on "Titanic". - My favorite movie is "Titanic".
+. Jah, ma loen raamatuid. - Yes, I read books.
+. Minu lemmikraamat on "Harry Potter". - My favorite book is "Harry Potter".
+. Jah, ma mängin mänge. - Yes, I play games.
+. Minu lemmikmäng on "Minecraft". - My favorite game is "Minecraft".
+Congratulations on completing the exercises! You're making great progress in learning Standard Estonian. Keep practicing and using the vocabulary and phrases in your everyday conversations to further improve your language skills.
-<span link>Impressive work on finishing this lesson! Explore these additional pages to enhance your understanding: [[Language/Standard-estonian/Vocabulary/Fruits|Fruits]] & [[Language/Standard-estonian/Vocabulary/Eating-Out|Eating Out]].</span>
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