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Introduction

In this lesson, you will learn how to introduce yourself and others in Estonian. You will practice asking and answering questions about names, occupations, and nationalities.

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to greet people and introduce yourself confidently in Estonian. These skills will help you to communicate more effectively with Estonian speakers, whether in your personal or professional life.

Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons: Travel Phrases & Countries.

Introducing Yourself

When meeting someone new, it is important to know how to introduce yourself in Estonian. This will help you to make a good first impression and start building a relationship with the other person. Here are some phrases that you can use to introduce yourself in Estonian:

Standard Estonian	Pronunciation	English
Tere!	['tere]	Hello!
Minu nimi on...	['minu 'nimi on]	My name is...
Ma olen...	[ma 'olen]	I am...
Mul on hea meel sinuga kohtuda.	[mul on 'hea 'meel 'sinug kohtuda]	Nice to meet you.

Here are some examples of how you can introduce yourself using these phrases:

Tere! Minu nimi on Mari. - Hello! My name is Mari.
Ma olen John. - I am John.
Mul on hea meel sinuga kohtuda. - Nice to meet you.

Asking for Someone's Name

To get to know someone better, it's important to know how to ask for their name in Estonian. Here are some phrases that you can use to ask someone for their name:

Standard Estonian	Pronunciation	English
Kuidas teie nimi on?	['kuidas 'teie 'nimi on]	What is your name?
Mis on sinu nimi?	[mis on 'sinu 'nimi]	What is your name?
Kas sa saad oma nime öelda?	[kas sa sa:d 'oma 'nime 'øelda]	Can you tell me your name?

Here are some examples of how you can ask for someone's name in Estonian:

Kuidas teie nimi on? - What is your name? (formal)
Mis on sinu nimi? - What is your name? (informal)

Asking about Occupations and Nationalities

Once you've introduced yourself and found out someone's name, you can start asking questions to get to know them better. Here are some phrases that you can use to ask about someone's occupation and nationality:

Standard Estonian	Pronunciation	English
Mis on teie elukutse?	[mis on 'teie 'elu.kutse]	What is your occupation?
Mis riigist sa pärit oled?	[mis 'ri:gist sa 'pærit 'oled]	What country are you from?
Mis on su rahvus?	[mis on su 'rɑhvus]	What is your nationality?

Here are some examples of how you can ask about someone's occupation and nationality in Estonian:

Mis on teie elukutse? - What is your occupation? (formal)
Mis riigist sa pärit oled? - What country are you from? (informal)
Mis on su rahvus? - What is your nationality? (informal)

Talking about Your Occupation and Nationality

In addition to introducing yourself and asking about someone else's name, occupation, and nationality, it's also important to be able to talk about your own background. Here are some phrases that you can use to talk about your occupation and nationality in Estonian:

Standard Estonian	Pronunciation	English
Ma töötan...	[ma 'tøø.tan]	I work...
Ma olen pärit...	[ma 'olen 'pærit]	I am from...
Minu rahvus on...	['minu 'rɑhvus on]	My nationality is...

Here are some examples of how you can talk about your occupation and nationality in Estonian:

Ma töötan õpetajana. - I work as a teacher.
Ma olen pärit USA-st. - I am from the United States.
Minu rahvus on Eesti. - My nationality is Estonian.

Practice

Now that you've learned some Estonian phrases for introducing yourself and getting to know others, it's time to practice! Try using these phrases in real-life situations, such as when meeting new people or practicing with a language partner. The more you practice, the more confident you'll become in your Estonian skills.

Here are some questions that you can use to practice your conversation skills:

Mis on sinu nimi? - What is your name?
Kas sa saad oma nime öelda? - Can you tell me your name?
Mis riigist sa pärit oled? - What country are you from?
Mis on su elukutse? - What is your occupation?
Mis on su rahvus? - What is your nationality?

Take turns asking and answering these questions with a partner, and try to incorporate the phrases you've learned in this lesson. Remember to speak slowly and clearly, and to ask your partner to repeat or clarify anything you don't understand.

Conclusion

In this lesson, you've learned how to introduce yourself and others in Estonian, and how to ask and answer questions about names, occupations, and nationalities. By practicing these phrases and engaging in real-life conversations, you'll become more confident in your Estonian speaking skills and be able to communicate more effectively with Estonian speakers in any situation.

Remember to review this lesson regularly and to practice using these phrases in your daily life. With hard work and dedication, you can become fluent in Estonian and enjoy all the benefits that come with being bilingual!

Upon wrapping up this lesson, take a look at these related pages: Family and friends & Feelings and Emotions.

Table of Contents - Standard Estonian Course - 0 to A1

Course Presentation

Introduction to Estonian

Greetings and Introductions

Nouns and Pronouns

Numbers and Time

Verbs and Tenses

Daily Activities

Adjectives and Adverbs

Food and Dining

Estonian Traditions

Travel and Transportation

Prepositions and Conjunctions

At Home and Work

Estonian History

Negation and Questions

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