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Standard Estonian → Vocabulary → 0 to A1 Course → At Home and Work → Home and Furniture

Introduction

In this lesson, you will learn vocabulary related to home and furniture in Estonian. You will be introduced to words that describe different rooms, household items, and appliances. You will also practice describing your home and its contents. This lesson is designed for complete beginners and will take you one step closer to becoming an A1 level Estonian speaker.

Rooms in a House

Before we dive into the vocabulary for home and furniture, let's look at some common rooms in a house or apartment.

Standard Estonian	Pronunciation	English Translation
elutuba	[ˈelutˑuba]	living room
köök	[ˈkøy̯k]	kitchen
vannituba	[ˈvɑnˑituba]	bathroom
magamistuba	[ˈmɑgɑmistuba]	bedroom
kabinet	[ˈkɑbinet]	office

Household Items

Here are some common household items you might find in a home or apartment.

Standard Estonian	Pronunciation	English Translation
teler	[ˈteler]	television
tool	[ˈtoːl]	chair
laud	[ˈlɑud]	table
diivan	[diɑˈvɑn]	sofa
voodi	[ˈvoːdi]	bed

Appliances

Here are some common appliances you might find in a home or apartment.

Standard Estonian	Pronunciation	English Translation
külmik	[ˈkylimik]	refrigerator
nõudepesumasin	[ˈnøj̯depesumɑhin]	dishwasher
pesumasin	[ˈpesumɑhin]	washing machine
toiduahi	[ˈtoːduɑhi]	oven
mikrolaineahi	[ˈmikrolɑineɑhi]	microwave

Describing Your Home

Now that you know some vocabulary related to home and furniture, it's time to practice describing your home! Here are some useful phrases to get you started:

• Minu korteris / majas on...
• Minu elutoas / köögis / magamistoas on...
• Minu korteri / maja seinad on värvitud...
• Minu korter / maja asub...

Here are some examples of how you can use these phrases:

• Minu korteris on kaks magamistuba, üks vannituba ja köök.
• Minu elutoas on diivan, kaks tooli ja laud.
• Minu korteri seinad on helelillad ja valged.
• Minu korter asub kesklinnas, lähedal kaubanduskeskustele ja restoranidele.

Practice Exercises

Practice describing your home and its contents using the vocabulary you learned in this lesson. Try to use the phrases we provided above, and don't forget to use the correct noun cases!

• Describe the rooms in your home or apartment.
• Describe the furniture and household items in one of the rooms in your home.
• Describe one of the appliances you have in your home.
• Describe the location of your home or apartment.

Conclusion

Congratulations, you now know some of the most common vocabulary related to home and furniture in Estonian! You learned how to describe different rooms, household items, and appliances, and you practiced talking about your own home. Keep practicing, and before you know it, you'll be on your way to becoming an A1 level Estonian speaker!

Table of Contents - Standard Estonian Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Introduction to Estonian

• Alphabet and Pronunciation
• Basic Sentence Structure

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Greetings and Introductions

• Common Greetings
• Introducing Yourself

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Nouns and Pronouns

• Noun Cases
• Personal Pronouns

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Numbers and Time

• Numbers 1-100
• Telling Time

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Verbs and Tenses

• Present Tense
• Past Tense

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Daily Activities

• Daily Routine
• Hobbies and Free Time

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Adjective Declension
• Adverbs

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Food and Dining

• Food and Drinks
• Eating Out

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Estonian Traditions

• Holidays and Celebrations
• Traditional Music and Dance

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Travel Phrases

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Prepositions and Conjunctions

• Prepositions
• Conjunctions

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At Home and Work

• Home and Furniture
• Work and Professions

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Estonian History

• Historical Overview
• Estonian Language History

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Negation and Questions

• Negation
• Question Words and Formation

Related Lessons

• Numbers 1 100
• Greetings and introductions
• Count to 10
• Animals
• Colors
• Work and employment
• How to Say Hello and Greetings
• Transportation and travel
• Weather
• Days of the Week