Travel and transportation in Estonian
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Sign up for freeDo you like traveling? In this lesson we will learn the vocabulary related to transportation, tourism and traveling so you could enjoy your holiday in Estonia!
Lesson outline
HideModes of transport
| English | Estonian |
|---|---|
| Car | Auto |
| Taxi | Takso |
| Bus | Buss |
| Train | Rong |
| Tram | Tramm |
| Metro | Metroo |
| Ferry | Praam |
| Ship | Laev |
| Bicycle | Jalgratas |
| Motorbike | Mootorratas |
| Scooter | Roller |
| To drive / ride | Sõitma |
| To go | Minema |
In Estonian the verbs 'Sõitma' (to drive/ride) and 'Minema' (to go) are used with all transportation modes except for aircraft.
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Examples
- Me sõidame sinna autoga. --- We are driving there by car.
- Mu õde läheb bussiga. --- My sister is taking the bus.
- Mootorrattaga sõitmine on ohtlik. --- Driving the motorbike is dangerous.
Air transportation
| English | Estonian |
|---|---|
| Plane | Lennuk |
| Airport | Lennujaam |
| Flight | Lend |
| To fly | Lendama |
| Arrival | Saabumine |
| Departure | Väljumine |
| Luggage | Pagas |
| Baggage claim | Saabuv pagas |
| Suitcase | Kohver |
| Hand luggage | Käsipagas |
| Ticket | Pilet |
| Boarding pass | Pardakaart |
| Gate | Värav |
| Passport | Pass |
| Customs | Toll |
Examples
- Kuidas ma saan lennujaama? --- How do I get to the airport?
- Kus on piletikassa? --- Where is the ticket office?
- Mis kell lend väljub? --- What time does the flight depart?
More vocabulary related to transport
| English | Estonian |
|---|---|
| Traffic | Liiklus |
| Traffic jam | (Liiklus)ummik |
| Highway | Kiirtee |
| Road | Tee |
| Gasoline | Bensiin |
| Gas station | Bensiinijaam |
| Map | Kaart |
| Wheel | Ratas |
| Brake | Pidur |
| Railway | Raudtee |
| Kilometre | Kilomeeter |
Examples
- Autol on neli ratast. --- The car has four wheels.
- Kaardi järgi on see siit 5 kilomeetri kaugusel. --- According to the map it's 5 kilometres from here.
- Kas tee peal on mõni bensiinijaam? --- Is there a gas station on the way?
Holiday vocabulary
| English | Estonian |
|---|---|
| Vacation | Puhkus |
| Trip | Reis |
| Sea | Meri |
| Cruise | Kruiis |
| Beach | Rand |
| Sand | Liiv |
| Swimming pool | Bassein |
| To sunbathe | Päevitama |
| Sunscreen | Päikesekreem |
| Sunburn | Päikesepõletus |
| Massage | Massaaž |
Examples
- Mulle meeldivad liivased rannad. --- I like sandy beaches.
- Sa peaksid alati kasutama päikesekreemi. --- You should always use sunscreen.
- Ma olen puhkusel. --- I am on a vacation.
Hotel and reservations
| English | Estonian |
|---|---|
| Resort | Kuurort |
| Hotel | Hotell |
| Hostel | Hostel |
| Room | Tuba |
| Single room | Üheinimese tuba |
| Double room | Kaheinimese tuba |
| Shared bathroom | Ühine vannituba |
| Toilet | Tualett / WC |
| Air conditioner | Konditsioneer |
| Balcony | Rõdu |
| Sea-view | Merevaade |
| Reservation | Broneering |
| Key | Võti |
| Towel | Rätik |
Examples
- Kas mõni tuba on saadaval? --- Is there still a room available?
- Mis kell on check-in/out? --- At what time is check-in/out?
- Teie toa number on 323. --- Your room number is 323.
Train your skills with the exercises and have a nice vacation in Estonia!