Accessibility

1. Kas see koht on ratastooliga ligipääsetav?

   Is this place wheelchair accessible?

   Usage

   Use when checking if a venue is accessible for wheelchair users.

   Grammar Note

   Estonian yes/no questions begin with "Kas" at the start of the sentence.

2. Kas teil on lift?

   Do you have an elevator / lift?

   Usage

   Ask this in hotels or buildings when looking for an elevator.

   Grammar Note

   "teil on" means "you have" — Estonian expresses possession with the owner in the adessive (-l) plus "on".

3. Mul on vaja tuba ligipääsetavusvõimalustega.

   I need a room with accessibility features.

   Usage

   Use at a hotel front desk to request an accessible room.

   Grammar Note

   "mul on vaja" is the standard Estonian expression for "I need" — literally "it is needed for me."

4. Kas on olemas kaldtee või treppideta sissepääs?

   Is there a ramp or step-free entrance?

   Usage

   Ask whether a building has a ramp or step-free entrance.

   Grammar Note

   "-ta" is the Estonian abessive suffix meaning "without," attached to the noun.

5. Kus on ligipääsetav tualett?

   Where is the accessible restroom?

   Usage

   Use this to locate an accessible restroom.

   Grammar Note

   "Kus on" means "where is" — "kus" is the Estonian question word for location.

6. Mul on nägemispuue — kas te saate mind aidata?

   I am visually impaired — can you help me?

   Usage

   Inform someone of your visual impairment and request help.

   Grammar Note

   "kas te saate" is the polite form "can you (formal)." "te" is the polite/formal "you."

7. Kas teil on suure kirjaga menüü?

   Do you have large-print menus?

   Usage

   Ask at a restaurant when you need a large-print menu.

   Grammar Note

   "suure kirjaga" uses the comitative case "-ga" meaning "with large writing."

8. Kas audiogiidid on saadaval?

   Are there audio guides available?

   Usage

   Ask at museums or attractions whether audio guides are available.

   Grammar Note

   "saadaval" is an adverbial predicate meaning "available/obtainable."

9. Kasutan kuuldeaparaati — palun rääkige selgelt.

   I use a hearing aid — please speak clearly.

   Usage

   Inform someone you use a hearing aid and need them to speak clearly.

   Grammar Note

   "palun rääkige" is a polite imperative. The "-ge" ending marks formal/polite commands.

10. Kas ma tohin tuua oma juhtkoera?

    Can I bring my service/guide dog?

    Usage

    Ask for permission to enter a venue with a guide or service dog.

    Grammar Note

    "tohin" is the first-person singular of "tohtima" (to be allowed), used for asking permission.

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