Animal names in Estonian

In this lesson you will learn the names of some mammals, birds, fish and insects. In addition to zoo animals, you will find out how to call your pets and the names of the animals who live in a farm. 

Mammals

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Examples

• Kiireim loom maismaal on gepard. --- The fastest animal on land is the cheetah.
• Elevandid on väga suured. --- Elephants are very big.
• Kas sulle meeldivad loomad? --- Do you like animals?

Reptiles and amphibians

Examples

• Konnad ja krokodillid on rohelised. --- Frogs and crocodiles are green.
• Mul on kodus kilpkonn. --- I have a turtle at home. 
• Kas Eestis on mürgiseid madusid? --- Are there any poisonous snakes in Estonia?

Sea animals

Examples

• Delfiinid on väga sõbralikud ja targad. --- The dolphins are very friendly and smart.
• Ma olen õnnelik, et Eestis ei ole haisid. --- I am glad that there are no sharks in Estonia.
• Kas sulle meeldib homaari süüa? --- Do you like to eat the lobster?

Domestic animals

English	Estonian
Domestic animal	Koduloom
Pig	Siga
Horse	Hobune
Chicken	Kana
Rooster	Kukk
Donkey	Eesel
Cow	Lehm
Duck	Part
Goat	Kits
Goose	Hani

Examples

• Lehmad on must-valged. --- Cows are black and white. 
• Mu väikesel õel on hobune. --- My little sister has a horse.
• Kukk äratab mind igal hommikul. --- The rooster wakes me up every morning.

 

Pets

English	Estonian
Pet	Lemmikloom
Dog	Koer
Cat	Kass
Parrot	Papagoi
Mouse	Hiir
Rabbit	Küülik

 

Examples

• Kas sul on lemmikloomi? --- Do you have any pets?
• Mul on koer ja kaks kassi. --- I have a dog and two cats.
• Mis on su lemmikloom? --- What is your favourite animal?
• Mu lemmikloom on küülik. --- My favourite animal is the rabbit.  

 

Insects

English	Estonian
Insect	Putukas
Ant	Sipelgas
Fly	Kärbes
Spider	Ämblik
Bee	Mesilane
Wasp	Herilane
Mosquito	Sääsk
Butterfly	Liblikas

Examples

• Kas sa kardad ämblike? --- Are you afraid of spiders?
• Liblikad on väga ilusad. --- Butterflies are very beautiful.
• Ma vihkan sääski. --- I hate mosquitos.

 

Birds

English	Estonian
Bird	Lind
Eagle	Kotkas
Pigeon	Tuvi
Sparrow	Varblane
Seagull	Merikajakas
Swan	Luik
Owl	Öökull
Ostrich	Jaanalind

Examples

• Jaanalind suudab joosta 70km/h. --- The ostrich can run 70km/h.
• Kas sa oled näinud balletti "Luikede järv"? --- Have you seen the ballet "Swan Lake"?
• Mere ääres on palju merikajakaid. --- There are many seagulls by the sea.

 

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