Business words in Estonian
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Sign up for freeThis lesson will teach you the vocabulary related to work. You will learn the words about the work place, office supplies and some expressions about doing business in Estonian.
Lesson outline
HidePeople at work
| English | Estonian |
|---|---|
| Person | Inimene |
| People | Inimesed |
| Staff | Personal |
| Boss | Ülemus |
| Colleague | Kolleeg |
| Coworker | Töökaaslane |
| Employee | Töötaja |
| Employer | Tööandja |
| Manager | Juhataja |
| Competitor | Konkurent |
| Supplier | Varustaja |
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Examples
- Mu ülemus on väga nõudlik. --- My boss is very demanding.
- Ma saan oma töökaaslastega hästi läbi. --- I get along well with my coworkers.
- Meie parim töötaja sai ametikõrgenduse ning nüüd on ta juhataja. --- Our best employee got a promotion and now he is a manager.
Work related expressions
| English | Estonian |
|---|---|
| Work | Töö |
| To work | Töötama |
| Job | Töökoht |
| Task | Ülesanne |
| Presentation | Ettekanne |
| Meeting | Koosolek |
| Conference | Konverents |
| Company | Ettevõte |
| Entrepreneur | Ettevõtja |
| Appointment | Kohtumine |
| Interview | Intervjuu |
| Negotiations | Läbirääkimised |
| Agreement | Kokkulepe |
| Opportunity | Võimalus |
| Industry | Tööstus |
| Economy | Majandus |
| Result | Tulemus |
| Performance | Sooritus |
| Achievement | Saavutus |
| Mistake | Viga |
| To make a mistake | Eksima |
| Insurance | Kindlustus |
| Promotion | Ametikõrgendus |
Examples
- Sellel ettevõttel on palju töötajaid. --- This company has a lot of employees.
- Ülemusel on palju kohtumisi. --- The boss has many appointments.
- Ülemus soovib näha tulemusi. --- The boss would like to see the results.
- Läbirääkimised konkurendiga võtsid kaua aega. --- The negotiations with the competitor took a long time.
- Kas sa tahaksid olla ise ettevõtja või töötaja? --- Would you like to be an entrepreneur yourself or an employee?
Office supplies
| English | Estonian |
|---|---|
| Office | Kontor |
| Desk | Laud |
| Computer | Arvuti |
| Laptop | Sülearvuti |
| Notebook | Märkmik |
| Pen | Pastakas |
| Printer | Printer |
| Scanner | Skanner |
| Stapler | Klammerdaja |
| Trash can | Prügikast |
Examples
Prügikast on laua all. --- The trash can is under the desk.
Palun võta oma sülearvuti kaasa. --- Please bring your own laptop.
Mu kontor on väga hubane. --- My office is very cosy.
Continue to the exercises to practice your business vocabulary!