Describing your home in Estonian
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Sign up for freeIn this lesson we learn how to describe your home. We will study the basic vocabulary related to furniture, rooms etc.
Lesson outline
HideEstonian house vocabulary
Firstly, let's learn the most common words related to house.
| English | Estonian |
|---|---|
| House | Maja |
| Home | Kodu |
| Apartement, flat | Korter |
| Garden | Aed |
| Room | Tuba |
| Staircase | Trepp |
| Elevator | Lift |
| Floor | Korrus |
| Balcony | Rõdu |
| Roof | Katus |
| Terrace | Terrass |
| Kitchen | Köök |
| Living room | Elutuba |
| Bedroom | Magamistuba |
| Hallway | Koridor |
| Bathroom | Vannituba |
| Garage | Garaaž |
| Wall | Sein |
| Ceiling | Lagi |
| Floor | Põrand |
| Door | Uks |
| Window | Aken |
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Examples
- Jakob on oma toas. --- Jakob is in his room.
- Igal majal on katus. --- Each house has a roof.
- Pere istub elutoas. --- The family is sitting in the living room.
Furniture in Estonian
| English | Estonian |
|---|---|
| Furniture | Mööbel |
| Table | Laud |
| Chair | Tool |
| Armchair | Tugitool |
| Sofa | Diivan |
| Shelf | Riiul |
| Bookshelf | Raamaturiiul |
| Cupboard | Kapp |
| Wardrobe | Riidekapp |
| Bed | Voodi |
| Lamp | Lamp |
| Carpet | Vaip |
Examples
- See diivan on väga mugav. --- This sofa is very comfortable.
- Voodi kõrval on lamp. --- There's a lamp next to the bed.
- Mööbel mu toas on väga modernne. --- The furniture in my room is very modern.
Bathroom vocabulary
| English | Estonian |
|---|---|
| Sink | Valamu |
| Shower | Dušš |
| Shower curtain | Dušikardin |
| Bathtub | Vann |
| Jacuzzi | Mullivann |
| Mirror | Peegel |
| Toilet bowl | WC-pott |
Examples
- Ma soovin, et mul oleks tavalise vanni asemel mullivann. --- I wish I had a jacuzzi instead of a regular bathtub.
- Mul on vannitoas suur peegel. --- I have a big mirror in the bathroom.
- Mulle meeldib külma duši all käia. --- I like to take cold showers.
Kitchen vocabulary
| English | Estonian |
|---|---|
| Fridge | Külmik / Külmkapp |
| Freezer | Sügavkülmik |
| Dishwasher | Nõudepesumasin |
| Oven | Ahi |
| Microwave oven | Mikrolaineahi |
| Stove | Pliit |
| Dining table | Söögilaud |
| Dishes | Nõud |
| Glass | Klaas |
| Fork | Kahvel |
| Knife | Nuga |
| Spoon | Lusikas |
| Plate | Taldrik |
| Bowl | Kauss |
Examples
- Supi söömiseks on sul vaja lusikat. --- You need a spoon to eat soup.
- Minu köögis ei ole nõudepesumasinat. --- There's no dishwasher in my kitchen.
- Ma küpsetasin eile ahjus piruka. --- Yesterday I baked a pie in the oven.
Useful adjectives to describe the household
| English | Estonian |
|---|---|
| Small | Väike |
| Big | Suur |
| Spacious | Ruumikas |
| Wide | Lai |
| Narrow | Kitsas |
| Dark | Tume |
| Light | Hele |
| New | Uus |
| Old | Vana |
| Cosy | Hubane |
| Modern | Modernne |
Examples
- Meie elutuba on väga ruumikas. --- Our living room is very spacious.
- Mulle meeldib uus ja modernne mööbel. --- I like new and modern furniture.
- Tema magamistuba on väike, aga hubane. --- He's bedroom is small but cosy.
Congratulations! Now you know how to describe your home in Estonian. Continue to the exercises to practice your vocabulary!