Estonian
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- noun
- /ɛˈstoʊniən/
- Finns are culturally similar to Estonians; both languages belong to the Finno-Ugric language group and are unlike most other European languages.
- learn Estonian
- Estonians living in Estonia
Examples
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Did you know that Finnish, Hungarian, and Estonian are in the same language group?
Fiction book (1993) -
Now the Russians have to speak Estonian.
Academic text (2008) -
You said you spoke Estonian.
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Don't pretend you can understand Estonian.
Fiction book (1996) -
Nevertheless, by the mid-1990s, many parents actively looked for opportunities for their young children to learn Estonian.
Academic text (2008) -
However, their relative lack of proficiency in Estonian made it difficult to gain admission into Tartu University, the county's top institution of higher learning.
Academic text (2008) -
Few of them made serious attempts to learn Estonian or even had the opportunity, as Russian speakers were clustered in northeastern Estonia and in enclaves in the capital city of Tallinn.
Academic text (2008) -
Many people in Estonia speak Estonian as their first language.
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To immerse herself in the culture, she decided to take classes in Estonian.
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Estonian is known for its unique grammar and vocabulary that differ from other European languages.
Synonyms
The official language spoken in Estonia
Surface Forms
Etymology
Estonian as the name of the language comes from the country's own name Eesti, which is what locals call Estonia. So, Estonian is the language spoken by the people of that country.