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15 Essential Words and Phrases
Conducting business in a country with an unfamiliar language can be intimidating. However, doing so can provide untold opportunities for not just professional expansion but also personal growth. Knowing—and being able to comfortably use—15 or so key words and phrases in the relevant foreign language can significantly enhance business interactions by fostering a sense of cultural appreciation and understanding. This can lead to stronger rapport with clients and partners, ultimately increasing the likelihood of successful negotiations and business deals. Moreover, being able to engage in basic conversations in the local language can make the overall business experience more enjoyable and rewarding, creating memorable and meaningful connections with locals.
Word or Phrase in English
Word or Phrase in Estonian
Phonetic Pronunciation
Hello (daytime)
Tere
TEHR-reh
Hello (evening)
Tere
TEHR-reh
Hello (on the telephone)
Halloo
ha-lo
Goodbye
Head aega
HEH-ahd AH-eh-gah
Yes
Jah
YAHH
No
Ei
ay
Excuse me; I'm sorry
Vabanda; Vabandust
VAH-bahn-dah; VAH-bahn-doost
My name is _____
Minu nimi on
MEE-noo NEE-mee ohn
What is your name?
Mis teie nimi on?
Mis te je ni mi on?
Pleased to meet you
Meeldiv tutvuda
mayl-div tut-vu-da
How are you?
Kuidas sul läheb?
Kui-das sool la-heb?
Please
Palun
PAH-loon
Thank you
Tänan
TA-nahn
Do you speak English?
Kas te räägite inglise keelt?
kas te ra-ge-da ing-li-sa kelt?
I don't understand
Ma ei saa aru
ma ai sah a-ru
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