Notes:
- The glossary below is comprised of terms that are deemed to have high “trend stability.”
- The International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) is a standardized system of symbols used by linguists to represent the exact sounds of spoken language. It shows how the word is pronounced regardless of spelling differences between languages.
- Phonetic refers to how words sound when spoken, in this case by an English speaker.
- Slang terms are not consistent across social, economic, age, and geographic populations.
- Not included are terms that are explicitly racist, sexually profane, or extremely offensive.
B b
Beib
IPA: /ˈbeip/
Simple phonetic pronunciation: BAYB
English translation: babe; flashy girl
Rudeness level: Mild
Meaning explanation: An informal word for a girl or young woman, often with an emphasis on looks or style.
Usage profile: Common in casual speech; can sound admiring, playful, or objectifying depending on tone.
Trend stability estimate: High
Example sentence in the local language: See beib on kogu aeg peol.
Phonetic guide to the example sentence: seh BAYB on KOH-goo aeg PEH-ol
English translation of the example: That babe is at parties all the time.
Benss
IPA: /ˈbensː/
Simple phonetic pronunciation: BENSS
English translation: gas; petrol
Rudeness level: None
Meaning explanation: A clipped slang form of bensiin used in everyday informal talk.
Usage profile: Common in casual speech, especially around driving and cars.
Trend stability estimate: High
Example sentence in the local language: Mul on vaja benssi võtta.
Phonetic guide to the example sentence: mool on VAH-yah BENSS-ee VUH-tah
English translation of the example: I need to get some gas.
Bugi
IPA: /ˈbuɡi/
Simple phonetic pronunciation: BOO-gee
English translation: bug; software glitch
Rudeness level: None
Meaning explanation: A slangy computing term for a bug in software or code.
Usage profile: Common in tech and gaming talk; widely understood by younger speakers.
Trend stability estimate: High
Example sentence in the local language: Selles äpis on jälle mingi bugi.
Phonetic guide to the example sentence: SEL-les AE-pis on YAL-leh MIN-ghee BOO-gee
English translation of the example: There’s some bug in this app again.
Burks
IPA: /burks/
Simple phonetic pronunciation: burks
English translation: burger
Rudeness level: None
Meaning explanation: A shortened slang form of hamburger.
Usage profile: Very common in informal food talk.
Trend stability estimate: High
Example sentence in the local language: Lähme võtame ühe burksi.
Phonetic guide to the example sentence: LAH-meh VUH-ta-meh UH-heh burk-see
English translation of the example: Let’s go grab a burger.
Bänger
IPA: /ˈbæŋer/
Simple phonetic pronunciation: BANG-er
English translation: banger; extremely catchy song
Rudeness level: None
Meaning explanation: A newer slang word for a song that hits hard or is especially catchy.
Usage profile: Common among younger speakers and in music talk.
Trend stability estimate: Medium
Example sentence in the local language: See uus lugu on täielik bänger.
Phonetic guide to the example sentence: seh oos LOH-goo on TAI-eh-leek BANG-er
English translation of the example: That new track is a total banger.
F f
Feik
IPA: /ˈfeik/
Simple phonetic pronunciation: fayk
English translation: fake; phony
Rudeness level: Mild
Meaning explanation: Used for something counterfeit, staged, inauthentic, or fake.
Usage profile: Common in youth, online, and everyday informal speech.
Trend stability estimate: High
Example sentence in the local language: See kott näeb täiega feik välja.
Phonetic guide to the example sentence: seh kott NAEB TAI-eh-gah fayk VAL-yah
English translation of the example: That bag looks totally fake.
H h
Hui
IPA: /hui̯/
Simple phonetic pronunciation: hoo-ee
English translation: no way; bullshit; damn
Rudeness level: High
Meaning explanation: A vulgar slang word used as a crude dismissal, exclamation, or expression of disbelief.
Usage profile: Common in rough speech and internet talk; strongly inappropriate in polite settings.
Trend stability estimate: High
Example sentence in the local language: Hui ma seda usun.
Phonetic guide to the example sentence: hoo-ee mah SEH-dah OO-soon
English translation of the example: No way I believe that.
Huiama
IPA: /hui̯ˈɑmɑ/
Simple phonetic pronunciation: hoo-ee-AH-mah
English translation: to mess around; to bullshit; to con
Rudeness level: High
Meaning explanation: A vulgar colloquial verb meaning to fool around, waste time, deceive, or talk nonsense.
Usage profile: Common in rough informal speech; too coarse for formal contexts.
Trend stability estimate: High
Example sentence in the local language: Ära huiama, ütle otse.
Phonetic guide to the example sentence: AE-rah hoo-ee-AH-mah, UH-tleh OT-seh
English translation of the example: Stop bullshitting, say it straight.
J j
Jumala
IPA: /ˈjumɑlɑ/
Simple phonetic pronunciation: YOO-mah-lah
English translation: really; totally; very
Rudeness level: None
Meaning explanation: A colloquial intensifier used like “really” or “totally.”
Usage profile: Very common in casual speech across age groups.
Trend stability estimate: High
Example sentence in the local language: See film oli jumala hea.
Phonetic guide to the example sentence: seh film oh-lee YOO-mah-lah HEH-ah
English translation of the example: That movie was really good.
Jämm
IPA: /jæmː/
Simple phonetic pronunciation: yam
English translation: jam session; informal creative hangout
Rudeness level: None
Meaning explanation: A newer slang term for an informal gathering, often with music or collaborative creativity.
Usage profile: Mostly younger speakers; urban and creative circles especially.
Trend stability estimate: Medium
Example sentence in the local language: Teeme õhtul väikse jämm’i.
Phonetic guide to the example sentence: TAY-meh UHH-tul VAIK-seh yam-ee
English translation of the example: Let’s do a little jam tonight.
K k
Kutt
IPA: /ˈkutʲː/
Simple phonetic pronunciation: koot
English translation: guy; dude
Rudeness level: None
Meaning explanation: An informal word for a male friend, guy, or dude.
Usage profile: Common among younger and middle-aged speakers in casual speech.
Trend stability estimate: High
Example sentence in the local language: See kutt aitab mind alati.
Phonetic guide to the example sentence: seh koot AI-tab mind AH-lah-tee
English translation of the example: That guy always helps me.
L l
Lahe
IPA: /ˈlɑhe/
Simple phonetic pronunciation: LAH-heh
English translation: cool; nice; awesome
Rudeness level: None
Meaning explanation: One of the most common Estonian informal approval words.
Usage profile: Extremely common in everyday casual speech.
Trend stability estimate: High
Example sentence in the local language: See koht on väga lahe.
Phonetic guide to the example sentence: seh koht on VAH-gah LAH-heh
English translation of the example: That place is really cool.
Lumi
IPA: /ˈlumi/
Simple phonetic pronunciation: LOO-mee
English translation: coke; cocaine
Rudeness level: High
Meaning explanation: Literally “snow,” but in slang it refers to cocaine.
Usage profile: Recognizable slang, especially in drug-related or edgy youth contexts.
Trend stability estimate: High
Example sentence in the local language: Nad rääkisid peol lumest, mitte ilmast.
Phonetic guide to the example sentence: nad RAE-kee-seed PEH-ol LOO-mest, mit-teh IL-mast
English translation of the example: They were talking about coke at the party, not the weather.
Lõng
IPA: /ˈlɤŋː/
Simple phonetic pronunciation: lung
English translation: thread; online thread
Rudeness level: None
Meaning explanation: Literally “yarn,” but in internet slang it means a discussion thread.
Usage profile: Common in online and forum-style conversation.
Trend stability estimate: High
Example sentence in the local language: Kas sa seda lõnga juba lugesid?
Phonetic guide to the example sentence: kas sah SEH-dah lung-ah YOO-bah LOO-geh-seed
English translation of the example: Did you read that thread already?
Läpakas
IPA: /ˈlæpɑkɑs/
Simple phonetic pronunciation: LAP-ah-kahs
English translation: laptop
Rudeness level: None
Meaning explanation: A very common informal word for a laptop computer.
Usage profile: Extremely common in casual speech.
Trend stability estimate: High
Example sentence in the local language: Mu läpakas on jälle tühi.
Phonetic guide to the example sentence: moo LAP-ah-kahs on YAL-leh TUH-hi
English translation of the example: My laptop is dead again.
Läppar
IPA: /ˈlæpːɑr/
Simple phonetic pronunciation: LAP-par
English translation: laptop
Rudeness level: None
Meaning explanation: Another common informal word for a laptop.
Usage profile: Common in casual everyday speech, especially among younger speakers.
Trend stability estimate: High
Example sentence in the local language: Võta läppar kaasa, kui tahad filmi vaadata.
Phonetic guide to the example sentence: VUH-tah LAP-par KAA-sah, kui TAH-had FIL-mee VAA-dah-tah
English translation of the example: Bring your laptop if you want to watch a movie.
M m
Mamps
IPA: /mɑmps/
Simple phonetic pronunciation: mahmps
English translation: mom; mum
Rudeness level: None
Meaning explanation: A warm colloquial word for one’s mother.
Usage profile: Common in family talk and relaxed conversation.
Trend stability estimate: High
Example sentence in the local language: Mu mamps helistas just.
Phonetic guide to the example sentence: moo mahmps HEH-lis-tahs yoost
English translation of the example: My mom just called.
Ment
IPA: /ment/
Simple phonetic pronunciation: ment
English translation: cop
Rudeness level: Mild
Meaning explanation: A slang word for a police officer.
Usage profile: Common in casual and sometimes rough speech.
Trend stability estimate: High
Example sentence in the local language: Ment peatas auto kinni.
Phonetic guide to the example sentence: ment PEH-ah-tahs AH-toh KIN-ni
English translation of the example: A cop pulled the car over.
Mimm
IPA: /mimː/
Simple phonetic pronunciation: mimm
English translation: glam girl; stylish young woman
Rudeness level: Mild
Meaning explanation: An informal word for a girl or young woman, often one who is stylish or appearance-conscious.
Usage profile: Common in casual youth-oriented speech.
Trend stability estimate: High
Example sentence in the local language: See mimm on alati üles löödud.
Phonetic guide to the example sentence: seh mimm on AH-lah-tee UH-les LUU-dud
English translation of the example: That girl is always all dressed up.
Munn
IPA: /ˈmunʲː/
Simple phonetic pronunciation: moonn
English translation: dick; asshole
Rudeness level: High
Meaning explanation: A vulgar insult and sexual slang word.
Usage profile: Common in rough speech, but strongly offensive in polite contexts.
Trend stability estimate: High
Example sentence in the local language: Ära ole selline munn.
Phonetic guide to the example sentence: AE-rah OH-leh SEL-li-neh moonn
English translation of the example: Don’t be such a dick.
Mõll
IPA: /mɤlː/
Simple phonetic pronunciation: mulll
English translation: party; chaos; wild fun
Rudeness level: None
Meaning explanation: A lively slang word that can mean either a great party or general chaotic excitement.
Usage profile: Common among younger and millennial speakers.
Trend stability estimate: High
Example sentence in the local language: Eile oli linnas kõva mõll.
Phonetic guide to the example sentence: EI-leh oh-lee LIN-nahs KUH-vah mulll
English translation of the example: There was serious party chaos in town yesterday.
Mõnus
IPA: /ˈmɤnus/
Simple phonetic pronunciation: MUH-noos
English translation: nice; pleasant; cozy; awesome
Rudeness level: None
Meaning explanation: A very common positive word for something pleasant, comfortable, enjoyable, or just really nice.
Usage profile: Extremely common in everyday Estonian.
Trend stability estimate: High
Example sentence in the local language: See oli mõnus õhtu.
Phonetic guide to the example sentence: seh OH-lee MUH-noos UHH-tuh
English translation of the example: That was a nice evening.
N n
Narkar
IPA: /ˈnɑrkɑr/
Simple phonetic pronunciation: NAR-kar
English translation: junkie
Rudeness level: Medium
Meaning explanation: A slang word for a drug addict or habitual drug user.
Usage profile: Common and clearly derogatory.
Trend stability estimate: High
Example sentence in the local language: Ta nägi välja nagu täielik narkar.
Phonetic guide to the example sentence: tah NAE-gee VAL-yah nah-goo TAI-eh-leek NAR-kar
English translation of the example: He looked like a total junkie.
Natšalnik
IPA: /ˈnɑtʃɑlnik/
Simple phonetic pronunciation: NACH-al-nik
English translation: boss; supervisor
Rudeness level: None
Meaning explanation: A slangy borrowed word for a superior or boss, especially in hands-on work environments.
Usage profile: Common and recognizable; somewhat rough but ordinary.
Trend stability estimate: High
Example sentence in the local language: Natšalnik tahab kõik täna valmis saada.
Phonetic guide to the example sentence: NACH-al-nik TAH-hab KUIK TAH-nah VAL-mis SAH-dah
English translation of the example: The boss wants everything finished today.
Nohik
IPA: /ˈnohik/
Simple phonetic pronunciation: NOH-hik
English translation: nerd; socially awkward person
Rudeness level: Mild
Meaning explanation: Used for someone shy, awkward, overly studious, or socially unskilled.
Usage profile: Common in everyday speech; often teasing but can be insulting.
Trend stability estimate: High
Example sentence in the local language: Ta oli koolis paras nohik.
Phonetic guide to the example sentence: tah OH-lee KOO-lis PAH-rahs NOH-hik
English translation of the example: He was quite a nerd at school.
Nunnu
IPA: /ˈnunːu/
Simple phonetic pronunciation: NOON-noo
English translation: cute; adorable
Rudeness level: None
Meaning explanation: An affectionate informal word for something sweet, cute, or endearing.
Usage profile: Very common in everyday speech, especially about children, pets, and small things.
Trend stability estimate: High
Example sentence in the local language: See kutsikas on nii nunnu.
Phonetic guide to the example sentence: seh KUT-si-kahs on nii NOON-noo
English translation of the example: That puppy is so cute.
P p
Padi
IPA: /ˈpɑdi/
Simple phonetic pronunciation: PAH-dee
English translation: snus pouch; portion of snus
Rudeness level: None
Meaning explanation: Literally “pillow,” but in slang it can mean a packet or portion of snus.
Usage profile: Common among snus users; younger and male speech especially.
Trend stability estimate: Medium
Example sentence in the local language: Sul patja on anda?
Phonetic guide to the example sentence: sool PAH-tyah on AN-dah
English translation of the example: Do you have a snus pouch to spare?
Pakaa
IPA: /pɑˈkɑː/
Simple phonetic pronunciation: pah-KAA
English translation: bye
Rudeness level: None
Meaning explanation: A casual, slightly slangy goodbye borrowed from Russian.
Usage profile: Common in relaxed speech and among younger speakers.
Trend stability estimate: High
Example sentence in the local language: Tsau, pakaa, varsti näeme!
Phonetic guide to the example sentence: tsau, pah-KAA, VAR-stee NAE-meh
English translation of the example: Bye, see you soon!
Pann
IPA: /pɑnː/
Simple phonetic pronunciation: pahnn
English translation: junker; crappy car
Rudeness level: Mild
Meaning explanation: Besides its literal meaning “pan,” slangily it means an old, ugly, or lousy car.
Usage profile: Common in casual speech; mildly mocking.
Trend stability estimate: High
Example sentence in the local language: See pann ei lähe enam käima.
Phonetic guide to the example sentence: seh pahnn ei LAE-heh EH-nam KAI-mah
English translation of the example: That junker won’t start anymore.
Papp
IPA: /ˈpɑpː/
Simple phonetic pronunciation: pahpp
English translation: cash; money
Rudeness level: None
Meaning explanation: A very common slang word for money.
Usage profile: Extremely common in informal speech.
Trend stability estimate: High
Example sentence in the local language: Mul pole praegu pappi.
Phonetic guide to the example sentence: mool pole PRAE-goo PAH-pee
English translation of the example: I don’t have cash right now.
Paps
IPA: /pɑps/
Simple phonetic pronunciation: pahps
English translation: dad
Rudeness level: None
Meaning explanation: A relaxed, affectionate colloquial word for father.
Usage profile: Common in family speech; slightly old-school but still natural.
Trend stability estimate: High
Example sentence in the local language: Mu paps tuleb õhtul koju.
Phonetic guide to the example sentence: moo pahps too-leb UHH-tul KOH-yoo
English translation of the example: My dad is coming home in the evening.
Peet
IPA: /peːt/
Simple phonetic pronunciation: payt
English translation: cheap fruit wine
Rudeness level: Mild
Meaning explanation: Besides its literal meaning “beet,” slangily it refers to cheap berry or fruit wine.
Usage profile: Recognizable colloquial vocabulary; somewhat rough or humorous in tone.
Trend stability estimate: Medium
Example sentence in the local language: Nad tõid peole mingit peeti.
Phonetic guide to the example sentence: nad TUUID PEH-ol-eh MIN-git PAY-tee
English translation of the example: They brought some cheap fruit wine to the party.
Peika
IPA: /ˈpeikɑ/
Simple phonetic pronunciation: PAY-kah
English translation: boyfriend
Rudeness level: None
Meaning explanation: A common informal word for a boyfriend or male partner.
Usage profile: Very common in everyday speech.
Trend stability estimate: High
Example sentence in the local language: Mu sõbrannal on uus peika.
Phonetic guide to the example sentence: moo SUH-brahn-nahl on oos PAY-kah
English translation of the example: My friend has a new boyfriend.
Peiks
IPA: /peiks/
Simple phonetic pronunciation: payks
English translation: boyfriend
Rudeness level: None
Meaning explanation: A shorter, more casual slang form of peika.
Usage profile: Common among younger speakers and in relaxed conversation.
Trend stability estimate: High
Example sentence in the local language: Ta tuleb täna oma peiksiga.
Phonetic guide to the example sentence: tah TOO-leb TAH-nah OH-ma PAYK-see-gah
English translation of the example: She’s coming today with her boyfriend.
Pelama
IPA: /ˈpelɑmɑ/
Simple phonetic pronunciation: PEH-lah-mah
English translation: to game; to play video games
Rudeness level: None
Meaning explanation: A colloquial slang verb specifically for playing computer or video games.
Usage profile: Very common among younger speakers and gamers.
Trend stability estimate: High
Example sentence in the local language: Me läheme õhtul pelama.
Phonetic guide to the example sentence: meh LAE-heh-meh UHH-tul PEH-lah-mah
English translation of the example: We’re going gaming tonight.
Piff
IPA: /pifː/
Simple phonetic pronunciation: pifff
English translation: chick; attractive girl
Rudeness level: Mild
Meaning explanation: An informal word for a girl or young woman, often with a strong appearance-focused or sexual undertone.
Usage profile: Common in informal speech, especially among younger speakers.
Trend stability estimate: High
Example sentence in the local language: Ta arvab, et on mingi piff.
Phonetic guide to the example sentence: tah AR-vab, et on MIN-ghee pifff
English translation of the example: She thinks she’s some kind of hot girl.
Porr
IPA: /porː/
Simple phonetic pronunciation: porr
English translation: porn
Rudeness level: Medium
Meaning explanation: A straightforward slang shortening of pornography.
Usage profile: Common in casual and internet speech; not suitable for formal contexts.
Trend stability estimate: High
Example sentence in the local language: Ärme mingit porri praegu vaata.
Phonetic guide to the example sentence: AER-meh MIN-git porr-ee PRAE-goo VAA-tah
English translation of the example: Let’s not watch porn right now.
R r
Rotikas
IPA: /ˈrotikɑs/
Simple phonetic pronunciation: ROH-ti-kahs
English translation: used snus pouch
Rudeness level: None
Meaning explanation: A slang word for a used portion of snus.
Usage profile: Mostly younger speakers and snus users; clearly informal.
Trend stability estimate: Medium
Example sentence in the local language: Ära jäta rotikat lauale.
Phonetic guide to the example sentence: AE-rah YAE-tah ROH-ti-kaht LAU-ah-leh
English translation of the example: Don’t leave that used snus pouch on the table.
Rott
IPA: /ˈrotʲː/
Simple phonetic pronunciation: rott
English translation: moocher; cheapskate
Rudeness level: Mild
Meaning explanation: Besides the literal “rat,” slangily it means someone stingy who is always asking others for money or favors.
Usage profile: Common in casual speech; critical but everyday.
Trend stability estimate: High
Example sentence in the local language: Ära ole rott, osta ise ka midagi.
Phonetic guide to the example sentence: AE-rah OH-leh rott, OS-tah EE-seh kah MI-dah-ghee
English translation of the example: Don’t be such a moocher, buy something yourself too.
S s
Siks
IPA: /siks/
Simple phonetic pronunciation: siks
English translation: Zhiguli; old Soviet car
Rudeness level: None
Meaning explanation: A colloquial word for a Zhiguli car.
Usage profile: Recognizable, somewhat dated, but still understood.
Trend stability estimate: Medium
Example sentence in the local language: Tal on vana siks veel alles.
Phonetic guide to the example sentence: tahl on VAH-nah siks veel AL-les
English translation of the example: He still has an old Zhiguli.
Sünna
IPA: /ˈsynːɑ/
Simple phonetic pronunciation: SUUN-nah
English translation: birthday; birthday party
Rudeness level: None
Meaning explanation: A clipped colloquial form used for both the birthday itself and a birthday celebration.
Usage profile: Extremely common in casual speech.
Trend stability estimate: High
Example sentence in the local language: Kas tuled mu sünnale laupäeval?
Phonetic guide to the example sentence: kas TOO-led moo SUUN-nah-leh LAU-pah-vahl
English translation of the example: Are you coming to my birthday on Saturday?
T t
Tibi
IPA: /ˈtibi/
Simple phonetic pronunciation: TEE-bee
English translation: chick; flashy girl
Rudeness level: Mild
Meaning explanation: An informal word for a young woman seen as appearance-focused, glamorous, or showy.
Usage profile: Common in colloquial youth and pop-culture speech.
Trend stability estimate: High
Example sentence in the local language: Ta ei ole mingi tibi, lihtsalt stiilne.
Phonetic guide to the example sentence: tah ei OH-leh MIN-ghee TEE-bee, LIHT-salt STEEL-neh
English translation of the example: She’s not some flashy chick, just stylish.
Tibin
IPA: /ˈtibin/
Simple phonetic pronunciation: TEE-bin
English translation: chick; flashy girl
Rudeness level: Mild
Meaning explanation: Very close to tibi; an informal word for a stylish, noticeable young woman.
Usage profile: Common in casual speech, though slightly less central than tibi or tsikk.
Trend stability estimate: Medium
Example sentence in the local language: Need tibinad on alati esireas.
Phonetic guide to the example sentence: need TEE-bi-nad on AH-lah-tee EH-si-rehs
English translation of the example: Those flashy girls are always in the front row.
Tsau
IPA: /tsɑu̯/
Simple phonetic pronunciation: tsow
English translation: hi; bye
Rudeness level: None
Meaning explanation: One of the most common casual greetings and farewells.
Usage profile: Extremely common in everyday informal speech.
Trend stability estimate: High
Example sentence in the local language: Tsau, näeme homme!
Phonetic guide to the example sentence: tsow, NAE-meh HOM-meh
English translation of the example: Bye, see you tomorrow!
Tsikk
IPA: /tsikː/
Simple phonetic pronunciation: tsikk
English translation: chick; stylish girl
Rudeness level: Mild
Meaning explanation: An informal word for a girl or young woman, usually with an appearance-conscious feel.
Usage profile: Common in casual youth speech.
Trend stability estimate: High
Example sentence in the local language: See tsikk on lahe.
Phonetic guide to the example sentence: seh tsikk on LAH-heh
English translation of the example: That girl is cool.
Tuhh
IPA: /tuhː/
Simple phonetic pronunciation: tuhh
English translation: grand; thousand euros
Rudeness level: None
Meaning explanation: A slang money word meaning a thousand, especially when talking about prices.
Usage profile: Common in informal money talk.
Trend stability estimate: High
Example sentence in the local language: See käekell maksis kolm tuhhi.
Phonetic guide to the example sentence: seh KAE-kell MAK-sis kolm tuhh-ee
English translation of the example: That watch cost three grand.
Tuus
IPA: /tuːs/
Simple phonetic pronunciation: toos
English translation: cool; awesome
Rudeness level: None
Meaning explanation: A slang praise word meaning cool or awesome.
Usage profile: Still recognizable, but it sounds somewhat dated to many speakers.
Trend stability estimate: Medium
Example sentence in the local language: See oli päris tuus mõte.
Phonetic guide to the example sentence: seh OH-lee PAE-ris toos MUH-teh
English translation of the example: That was a pretty cool idea.
U u
Urood
IPA: /uˈroːd/
Simple phonetic pronunciation: oo-ROHD
English translation: freak; bastard; asshole
Rudeness level: High
Meaning explanation: A strong insult for a detestable or obnoxious person.
Usage profile: Common in rough speech; strongly offensive.
Trend stability estimate: High
Example sentence in the local language: See urood ajas kõik närvi.
Phonetic guide to the example sentence: seh oo-ROHD AH-yahs kuik NAR-vee
English translation of the example: That bastard got on everyone’s nerves.
V v
Vinge
IPA: /ˈviŋːe/
Simple phonetic pronunciation: VING-geh
English translation: awesome; impressive; really cool
Rudeness level: None
Meaning explanation: A common informal praise word for something exciting, admirable, or impressive.
Usage profile: Very common in contemporary spoken Estonian.
Trend stability estimate: High
Example sentence in the local language: See kontsert oli vinge.
Phonetic guide to the example sentence: seh KON-tsert oh-lee VING-geh
English translation of the example: That concert was awesome.
Ä ä
Äge
IPA: /ˈæɡe/
Simple phonetic pronunciation: AH-geh
English translation: cool; great; awesome
Rudeness level: None
Meaning explanation: One of the most common Estonian slang approval words for something exciting, impressive, or just really good.
Usage profile: Extremely common in casual speech across age groups.
Trend stability estimate: High
Example sentence in the local language: See pidu oli äge.
Phonetic guide to the example sentence: seh PEE-doo oh-lee AH-geh
English translation of the example: That party was awesome.
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