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Food and Drinks
In this lesson, you will learn vocabulary related to food and drinks in Estonian, including common meals, ingredients, and beverages. You will also practice talking about your favorite foods and ordering at a restaurant.
Meals
Here are some common meals in Estonian:
Standard Estonian | Pronunciation | English Translation |
---|---|---|
Hommikusöök | [ˈhomˑmikusøˑok] | Breakfast |
Lõunasöök | [ˈlɤunɑsøˑok] | Lunch |
Õhtusöök | [ˈɤhtusøˑok] | Dinner |
Vahepala | [ˈʋɑhepɑlɑ] | Snack |
Ingredients
Here are some common ingredients in Estonian:
Standard Estonian | Pronunciation | English Translation |
---|---|---|
Kartul | [ˈkɑrtul] | Potato |
Porgand | [ˈporgɑnd] | Carrot |
Sibul | [ˈsibul] | Onion |
Kana | [ˈkanɑ] | Chicken |
Veiseliha | [ˈveiselihɑ] | Beef |
Sealiha | [ˈseɑlihɑ] | Pork |
Kala | [ˈkɑlɑ] | Fish |
Riis | [riis] | Rice |
Pasta | [ˈpɑstɑ] | Pasta |
Leib | [leib] | Bread |
Beverages
Here are some common beverages in Estonian:
Standard Estonian | Pronunciation | English Translation |
---|---|---|
Vesi | [ˈʋesi] | Water |
Mahl | [ˈmɑhl] | Juice |
Piim | [piim] | Milk |
Kohv | [ˈkohʋ] | Coffee |
Tee | [ˈteˑe] | Tea |
Karastusjook | [ˈkɑrɑstusjook] | Soda |
Õlu | [ˈɤlu] | Beer |
Vein | [ˈʋein] | Wine |
Talking About Food and Drinks: Phrases
Here are some useful phrases to talk about food and drinks in Estonian:
- Ma armastan... - I love...
- Ma ei söö... - I don't eat...
- Ma tellin... - I'll order...
- Mis on teie soovitus? - What's your recommendation?
- Ma võtan sama. - I'll have the same.
- Aitäh, mulle piisab. - Thank you, I'm good.
Ordering at a Restaurant
Here is an example dialogue of ordering at a restaurant:
- Server: Tere, mida soovite tellida?
- You: Ma võtan praetud kala ja klaasi veini, palun.
- Server: Kas midagi veel?
- You: Ei, see on kõik.
- Server: Aitäh, toit on teiega mõne hetke pärast.
Exercises
Practice the vocabulary and phrases you learned in this lesson by completing the following exercises:
- Translate the following into Estonian:
- Breakfast
- Rice
- Coffee
- I don't drink soda.
- I love fish.
- Order the following at a restaurant:
- Beef and a glass of wine.
- Chicken and a bottle of beer.
- Carrots and rice.
- A salad and a glass of water.
- Write a dialogue of ordering at a restaurant:
- Include the following: greeting, ordering food and drink, asking for recommendations, accepting or declining recommendations, and thanking the server.
- Be sure to use the vocabulary and phrases you learned in this lesson.
Other Lessons
- Clothes
- Basic Phrases
- Modes of Transportation
- Greetings and introductions
- How to say Good Bye?
- Education
- Common Greetings
- Home and Furniture
- Family and friends