Language is a crucial tool in everyday life, not just for communication, but also for performing essential routines such as personal hygiene and care. Today, we will expand our Estonian vocabulary with terms and phrases related to this important daily activity.

Isiklik hügieen – Personal Hygiene; the practice of keeping oneself clean to maintain health and prevent diseases.
Lapsele õpetatakse varakult isikliku hügieeni tähtsust.

Pesemine – Washing; the act of cleaning oneself or something else with water and usually soap.
Igapäevane pesemine hoiab keha värskena ja puhtana.

Dušš – Shower; a device that produces a spray of water for you to stand under and wash your body.
Pärast trenni on dušš eriti kosutav.

Vann – Bath; a large and long container in which someone can bathe.
Küünlavalgel vann aitab mul lõõgastuda.

Hambahari – Toothbrush; an instrument with a small brush at the end that is used for cleaning teeth.
Toidukordade järel tuleks hambaid hambaharjaga puhastada.

Hambapasta – Toothpaste; a paste used on a toothbrush to clean and maintain the aesthetics and health of teeth.
Fluoriidi sisaldav hambapasta kaitseb hambaid kaariese eest.

Deodorant – Deodorant; a substance applied to the body to prevent or mask the smell of body odor.
Palaval suvepäeval on deodorant hädavajalik.

Šampoon – Shampoo; a liquid preparation containing detergent or soap for washing the hair.
Šampooni valides eelistan ma looduslikke koostisosi.

Seep – Soap; a substance used with water for washing and cleaning, made of a compound of natural oils or fats with sodium hydroxide or another strong alkali.
Käsi tuleks pesta seebiga vähemalt 20 sekundit.

Maniküür – Manicure; a cosmetic beauty treatment for the fingernails and hands.
Enne erilist sündmust teen endale maniküüri.

Pediküür – Pedicure; a cosmetic treatment of the feet and toenails, analogous to a manicure.
Suvisel ajal, kui kannan sandaale, on pediküür asendamatu.

Näohooldus – Facial care; the maintenance and care of the facial skin and its features.
Korrapärane näohooldus hoiab mu naha säravana.

Raseerimine – Shaving; the act of removing hair with a razor.
Raseerimine hoiab mu näonaha siledana ja puhtana.

Understanding and using these terms can help you navigate daily life in Estonia, from asking where to buy toiletries to discussing routines. Remember, consistent practice with these new words in context will enhance your memory and make your learning stick. So next time you’re performing your isiklik hügieen, think about how you can describe the steps in Estonian—it’s a great way to integrate language learning into your everyday life!