The Language of Estonia
Several languages are spoken in Estonia, but the most commonly used one is Estonian.
Many Estonians are fluent in more than one language, including English, Russian, Swedish, or German.
Although Estonia borders Russian and Swedish speaking countries, Estonian as a language is quite different.
It relates more closely to the Finnish language.
(Wikipedia Contributors)
Many Estonians are fluent in more than one language, including English, Russian, Swedish, or German.
Although Estonia borders Russian and Swedish speaking countries, Estonian as a language is quite different.
It relates more closely to the Finnish language.
(Wikipedia Contributors)
Check out this Wikipedia article for an introduction to Estonian grammar.
It covers pronunciation tips, history of grammatical changes over time, noun cases, parts of speech, and more.
Check out this article by Renee Altrov from Visit Estonia for some interesting facts about the Estonian language.
There's even a fun game linked in the article to test your Estonian pronunciation!
Here is a video you can watch of someone speaking Estonian:
It covers pronunciation tips, history of grammatical changes over time, noun cases, parts of speech, and more.
Check out this article by Renee Altrov from Visit Estonia for some interesting facts about the Estonian language.
There's even a fun game linked in the article to test your Estonian pronunciation!
Here is a video you can watch of someone speaking Estonian:
You can also check out the following two videos to hear Estonian used in song:
Sources used:
“Estonian Grammar.” Wikipedia, 27 Jan. 2020, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estonian_grammar. Accessed 13 Apr. 2020.
Finno-Ugric folk music. “Estonian Folk Song - Eesti Rahvalaulu LAUDAUKSE KÄÄKSUTAJAD ‘Rändaja Laula.’” YouTube, 6 Feb. 2015, www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zus-uWC9qfM. Accessed 13 Apr. 2020.
ToBreathAsOne2009. “High Quality - ‘Tuljak’ // Estonian Song Celebration.” YouTube, 17 July 2009, www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCifZHi525Y. Accessed 13 Apr. 2020.
Wikipedia Contributors. “Estonian Language.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 10 Oct. 2019, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estonian_language.
“WIKITONGUES: Liisi Speaking Estonian.” YouTube, 12 Aug. 2015, www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vbpr0ryoroA. Accessed 13 Apr. 2020.
“Your Quick Guide to the Estonian Language.” Visitestonia.Com, 2019, www.visitestonia.com/en/why-estonia/your-quick-guide-to-the-estonian-language.
“Estonian Grammar.” Wikipedia, 27 Jan. 2020, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estonian_grammar. Accessed 13 Apr. 2020.
Finno-Ugric folk music. “Estonian Folk Song - Eesti Rahvalaulu LAUDAUKSE KÄÄKSUTAJAD ‘Rändaja Laula.’” YouTube, 6 Feb. 2015, www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zus-uWC9qfM. Accessed 13 Apr. 2020.
ToBreathAsOne2009. “High Quality - ‘Tuljak’ // Estonian Song Celebration.” YouTube, 17 July 2009, www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCifZHi525Y. Accessed 13 Apr. 2020.
Wikipedia Contributors. “Estonian Language.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 10 Oct. 2019, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estonian_language.
“WIKITONGUES: Liisi Speaking Estonian.” YouTube, 12 Aug. 2015, www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vbpr0ryoroA. Accessed 13 Apr. 2020.
“Your Quick Guide to the Estonian Language.” Visitestonia.Com, 2019, www.visitestonia.com/en/why-estonia/your-quick-guide-to-the-estonian-language.