The Estonian language, though rooted in time-honored traditions, has evolved to include modern terms that describe the rapidly changing world of technology. Here are some key Estonian vocabulary terms related to modern technology that learners may find useful.

Arvuti
Arvuti means “computer” in Estonian. It’s the most common word used for desktops, laptops, and general computing devices.
Mu uus arvuti on väga kiire.

Nutitelefon
Nutitelefon translates to “smartphone.” This covers all modern mobile phones that have advanced computing ability and connectivity.
Mul on vaja uut nutitelefoni, kuna mu vana on katki.

Tahvelarvuti
A tahvelarvuti is a “tablet” – a mobile computer with a touchscreen, circuitry, and battery in a single flat unit.
Lapsed kasutavad õppimiseks tahvelarvutit.

Internet
Internet remains the same in Estonian, denoting the global system of interconnected computer networks that use the Internet protocol suite (TCP/IP) to communicate.
Internet on tänapäeval hädavajalik töövahend.

WiFi
WiFi is used in Estonian as well, referring to the technology that allows electronic devices to connect to a wireless LAN (WLAN) network, especially the internet.
Kas teie kohvikus on WiFi?

Tarkvara
Tarkvara means “software,” referring to the programs and other operating information used by a computer.
Enne programmi kasutamist peate installima vajaliku tarkvara.

Riistvara
Riistvara translates to “hardware,” which is the collection of physical parts of a computer system.
Arvuti ei tööta, sest riistvara on rikkis.

Veebisait
A veebisait is a “website,” a set of related web pages located under a single domain name.
Ma lõin just oma esimese veebisaidi.

Teisendama
The verb teisendama means “to convert” in the context of changing files from one format to another or converting currencies in financial technology.
Ma pean selle dokumendi PDF-formaati teisendama.

Laadima
Laadima is “to load” or “to download,” depending on context. It’s used when referring to transferring data or files from the internet to a local device.
See võtab kaua aega, et filmi alla laadida.

Üles laadima
Üles laadima means “to upload,” for sending data from a local system to a remote system, especially to a server or the cloud.
Palun laadi see fail üles meie veebiserverisse.

Kasutajaliides
Kasutajaliides translates to “user interface,” referring to the means by which the user interacts with electronic devices or software.
See rakendus on väga intuitiivne, tänu hästi disainitud kasutajaliidesele.

Andmebaas
An andmebaas is a “database,” a structured set of data held in a computer, especially one that is accessible in various ways.
Peame oma klientide andmed andmebaasi kandma.

Algoritm
An algoritm is an “algorithm,” a process or set of rules to be followed in calculations or other problem-solving operations, particularly by a computer.
See algoritm aitab lahendada keerulisi matemaatilisi probleeme.

Operatsioonisüsteem
The term operatsioonisüsteem means “operating system,” the software that supports a computer’s basic functions.
Millist operatsioonisüsteemi sa oma arvutis kasutad?

Incorporating these modern technology terms into your Estonian vocabulary will help keep your language skills up-to-date and relevant in today’s tech-centered world. Whether you’re discussing the latest devices or software, understanding these words is key to effective communication in the digital age.