Car Rental & Driving

1. Soovin rentida auto [X] päevaks.

   I'd like to rent a car for [X] days.

   Usage

   Basic phrase for renting a car

   Grammar Note

   "-ks" translative marks duration

2. Mis sisaldub rendihinnas?

   What's included in the rental price?

   Usage

   Checking what's covered in the rental rate

   Grammar Note

   "-s" inessive means "inside/within"

3. Kas autol on GPS / automaatvahetus?

   Does it have GPS / automatic transmission?

   Usage

   Checking car equipment

   Grammar Note

   "Kas" introduces yes/no questions

4. Millised on kindlustusvõimalused?

   What are the insurance options?

   Usage

   Asking about car insurance options

   Grammar Note

   "Millised" is the plural interrogative adjective "what kind"

5. Kas pean auto tagastama täis paagiga?

   Should I return it with a full tank?

   Usage

   Checking the fuel return policy

   Grammar Note

   "pean" expresses obligation "must/should"

6. Kas on kilomeetri piirang?

   Is there a mileage limit?

   Usage

   Checking mileage limits before a long trip

   Grammar Note

   "Kas on" asks whether something exists

7. Soovin teatada kriimust / kahjustusest.

   I'd like to report a scratch / damage.

   Usage

   Reporting a scratch or damage to the rental company

   Grammar Note

   "teatada" is the infinitive of "to report/notify"

8. Kus on lähim tankla?

   Where is the nearest gas station?

   Usage

   Finding the nearest gas station

   Grammar Note

   "lähim" is the superlative of "close"

9. Kas saan selle autoga piiri ületada?

   Can I take this car across the border?

   Usage

   Checking cross-border driving permission

   Grammar Note

   "Kas saan" asks "can I"

10. Mind peatas liikluspolitseinik — mida teha?

    I've been stopped by traffic police — what should I do?

    Usage

    Knowing what to do when stopped by traffic police

    Grammar Note

    "Mind peatas liikluspolitseinik" = "the traffic officer stopped me" (active past tense; "mind" = object form of "mina")

11. Kas sellel marsruudil on teemaksud?

    Are there toll roads on this route?

    Usage

    Checking for toll roads on the planned route

    Grammar Note

    "-l" adessive indicates location "on"

12. Millised on parkimiseeskirjad siin?

    What are the parking rules here?

    Usage

    Understanding local parking regulations

    Grammar Note

    "siin" is a locative adverb "here"

13. Auto ei käivitu.

    The car won't start.

    Usage

    Reporting a breakdown to the rental company

    Grammar Note

    "ei käivitu" is the negative present "does not start"

14. Soovin auto varem tagastada.

    I'd like to return the car early.

    Usage

    Requesting early return of a rental car

    Grammar Note

    "varem" is a comparative adverb "earlier"

15. Kas teil on lapse turvaiste?

    Do you have a child seat available?

    Usage

    Checking for child seat availability with young children

    Grammar Note

    "lapse" is the genitive of "laps" (child)

16. Millist kütust see auto kasutab?

    What type of fuel does it use?

    Usage

    Checking petrol, diesel, or electric fuel type

    Grammar Note

    "Millist" is the partitive interrogative "what type of"

17. Kas on võimalik ühesuunaline rent?

    Is one-way rental available?

    Usage

    Requesting one-way drop-off at a different location

    Grammar Note

    "Kas on võimalik" means "is it possible"

18. Kas teil on elektri- või hübriidauto?

    Do you have an electric / hybrid car?

    Usage

    Requesting eco-friendly vehicle options

    Grammar Note

    "või" is "or" — coordinating conjunction

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