How to form simple sentences in Estonian

You want to learn how to form simple sentences in Estonian? You've come to the right place! Scroll down and see the short Estonian lessons complete with useful examples. The house is big, the book is old... we make forming simple Estonian sentences easy.

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Simple Estonian sentences

In a typical sentence in Estonian which uses the verb 'to be', the verb is placed between the subject and the attribute as in English. The verb 'to be' is 'on' in both the singular and the plural.

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Aknad on suured.

The windows are big.

Aknad on väikesed.

The windows are small.

Aknad on lahti.

The windows are open.

Aknad on määrdunud.

The windows are dirty.

Aknad on kinni.

The windows are closed.

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Estonian is closely related to Finnish. If you are planning on doing some travelling, learning Estonian would be a great way to make the most of your trip.

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Basic words and phrases in Estonian

Learn to get by in Estonian with these useful words and phrases. We'll begin by learning some basic Estonian phrases which you can use for everyday communication.

Ma igatsen sind.

I miss you.

Ma jumaldan sind.

I adore you.

Sa meeldid mulle.

I like you.

Ma armastan sind.

I love you.

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If you want to go from beginner to fluent in Estonian in a reasonable amount of time, you'll need a proven study method and daily dedication. Our nine-step Estonian learning guide will show you how to teach yourself Estonian in a structured,effective way. The steps below will take you through the progression of skills needed to learn to speak, read and understand Estonian.

Step 10 : Simple sentences in Estonian

You've already learned so much in steps 1 to 9 and we'd like to help you learn even more with this bonus step. Learn the phrases See on raamat, See on tool and See on uks (This is a book, This is a chair, This is a door). Then learn the phrases Uks on suur and Uks on väike (The door is big, The door is small). And then learn the phrases Uksed on suured and Uksed on väikesed (The doors are big, The doors are small). You can scroll to the top of this page to see a short lesson about simple Estonian sentences including useful examples. Take everything you have learned so far and then teach yourself just a few new words each week. In this way, you'll soon be able to say 100's, if not 1000's of short phrases in Estonian. Give it a try yourself!

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