Learning a new language opens the door to experiencing a new cultureโemotions and feelings included. When you’re learning Estonian, knowing how to express your emotions can help you communicate more effectively and connect with Estonian speakers on a deeper level. Here’s a guide to some emotions and feelings words in Estonian that you might find useful.
รnnelik โ Happy
Feeling or showing pleasure or contentment.
Kui ma oma tulemusi nรคgin, olin vรคga รตnnelik.
Kurb โ Sad
Feeling or showing sorrow; unhappy.
Kui ta filmi vaatas, oli ta vรคga kurb.
Vihane โ Angry
Feeling or showing strong annoyance, displeasure, or hostility.
Ta oli vihane, kui avastas, et tema tรถรถ on kadunud.
รrev โ Anxious
Experiencing worry, unease, or nervousness, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome.
Enne eksamit oli ta vรคga รคrev.
Rahulik โ Calm
Not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions.
Pรคrast meditatsiooni tundis ta end eriti rahulikuna.
รllatunud โ Surprised
Feeling or showing a sudden, usually pleasant, feeling of wonder or astonishment, often at something unexpected.
Ta oli meeldivalt รผllatunud, kui ta sรผnnipรคevapeo avastas.
Pettunud โ Disappointed
Sad or displeased because someone or something has failed to fulfill oneโs hopes or expectations.
Ta oli pettunud, et ei saanud oodatud tรถรถkohta.
รksildane โ Lonely
Sad because one has no friends or company.
Pikkadel รตhtutel oli ta tihti รผksildane.
Rรตรตmus โ Joyful
Feeling, expressing, or causing great pleasure and happiness.
Rรตรตmus muusika tรคitis ruumi.
Tรคnulik โ Grateful
Feeling or showing an appreciation for something done or received.
Ta oli vรคga tรคnulik abi eest, mis ta sai.
Mures โ Worried
Feeling anxiety or concern over actual or potential problems.
Ema oli hilinenud lapse pรคrast mures.
Armastav โ Loving
Feeling or showing love or great care.
Ta vaatas oma last vรคga armastava pilguga.
Uhke โ Proud
Feeling deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of oneโs own achievements, qualities, or possessions or those of someone with whom one is closely associated.
Vanemad olid oma lapse kooliedukuse รผle uhked.
Hรคbelik โ Shy
Being reserved or having or showing nervousness or timidity in the company of other people.
Vรคike tรผdruk oli vรตรตraste seltsis hรคbelik.
Segaduses โ Confused
Unable to think clearly; bewildered.
Juhised olid keerulised ja ta jรคi segadusse.
Inspiratsiooni tรคis โ Inspired
Filled with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially to do something creative.
Pรคrast nรคitust oli ta inspiratsiooni tรคis ja tahtis maalima hakata.
Janunenud โ Thirsty
Having a strong desire for something.
Peale pikka jooksu oli ta vรคga janunenud. (In this context, janunenud is often used literally, but it can also be metaphorical, like thirsting for knowledge.)
Understanding how to describe your feelings in Estonian helps you to navigate social interactions and to express your state of mind. The next time you find yourself conversing with Estonian speakers, try including these emotion words to enrich the conversation and show off your language skills. Tugevaid tundeid ja รตppimisrรตรตmu! (Strong feelings and joy of learning!)
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