Language/Standard-estonian/Vocabulary/Travel-Phrases
Introduction
In this lesson, you will learn useful phrases for traveling in Estonia. From asking for help to finding accommodations, and navigating public transportation, this lesson will help you communicate effectively in real-life situations. By the end of this lesson, you should feel confident in traveling around Estonia, regardless of your previous experience with the Estonian language.
Asking for Help
When traveling in Estonia, it's essential to know how to ask for help in case you run into problems. Here are some useful phrases to use when asking for assistance:
| Standard Estonian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Vabandage, kas te saate mind aidata? | 'vɑbɑndɑge kɑs te sɑːte mind ɑidɑtɑ | Excuse me, can you help me? |
| Ma olen eksinud. | 'mɑ 'oːlen 'eks 'inud | I'm lost. |
| Kus on lähim apteek? | kus on 'læhim 'ɑpteːk | Where is the nearest pharmacy? |
| Kas saate palun seda mulle näidata? | kɑs 'sɑːte 'pɑlun 'seːdɑ 'mulˑe 'næitɑdɑ | Can you show me this, please? |
| Mul on vaja abi. | mul on 'vɑjɑ 'ɑbi | I need help. |
Finding Accommodations
If you plan on staying overnight in Estonia, you may need to find accommodations. Here are some phrases that will help you with your search:
| Standard Estonian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Kas teil on vaba tuba? | kɑs 'teil on 'vɑbɑ 'tuobɑ | Do you have a free room? |
| Kui palju see maksab öö? | kui 'pɑlˑju se 'mɑksɑb 'øjœ | How much does it cost per night? |
| Kus on minu tuba? | kus on 'minu 'tuobɑ | Where is my room? |
| Kas hommikusöök on hinna sees? | kɑs 'homikusøːk on 'hinːɑ seːs | Is breakfast included in the price? |
| Kas ma saaksin arvet? | kɑs mɑ 'saːksin 'ɑrˑvet | Could I have the bill, please? |
Getting around Estonia by public transportation is an excellent option because it's affordable and efficient. Here are some phrases that will help you when using public transportation:
| Standard Estonian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Kuhu see buss läheb / sõidab? | 'kuhu se 'busˑ 'læheb / 'sɤiˑdɑb | Where is this bus going? |
| Millal saab / lahkub viimane buss / rong? | 'millɑl 'sɑːb / 'lɑhkub 'viːmɑne 'busˑ / 'rɔŋ | When is the last bus / train? |
| Kui palju maksab pilet / üks sõit? | kui 'pɑlˑju 'maksɑb 'pilet / yks 'sɤiˑt | How much does a ticket / one ride cost? |
| Mida tähendab see peatus? | 'midɑ 'tæhendɑb se ˈpeiɑtus | What does this stop mean? |
| Kui kaua see sõidab / kestab? | kui 'kɑuɑ se 'sɤiˑdɑb / 'kestɑb | How long does it take? |
Practice Section
Now it's time to practice using these phrases in realistic scenarios. Try to imagine a situation where you would need to use these phrases, and then practice saying them out loud. You can also practice with a friend or a language exchange partner to improve your speaking skills.
Conclusion
In this lesson, you learned useful phrases for traveling in Estonia, including asking for help, finding accommodations, and navigating public transportation. By practicing these phrases and words, you should feel more confident using Estonian while traveling. In the next lesson, we'll learn more about prepositions and conjunctions in Estonian.