Internet & WiFi

1. Mis on wifi parool?

   mis on WI-fi pa-ROOL

   What is the Wi-Fi password?

   Usage

   Used to ask for the Wi-Fi password at a café, hotel, or accommodation

   Grammar Note

   Estonia is a digital pioneer with widespread free Wi-Fi. Providers like Elisa and Telia offer extensive coverage

2. Internet ei tööta

   IN-ter-net ei TÖÖ-ta

   The internet is not working

   Usage

   Used to report that the internet is not working

   Grammar Note

   Estonian negation: "ei" + verb stem. "Töötama" (to work/function) → stem "tööta". The long vowel oo is characteristic

3. Kas siin on tasuta wifi?

   kas siin on TA-su-ta WI-fi

   Is there free Wi-Fi here?

   Usage

   Used to ask if free Wi-Fi is available at a café or public place

   Grammar Note

   "Tasuta" means "free of charge". Free Wi-Fi is available in many public areas including Tallinn's Old Town

4. Kas saan siin oma telefoni laadida?

   kas saan siin O-ma TE-le-fo-ni LAA-di-da

   Can I charge my phone here?

   Usage

   Used to ask if you can charge your mobile phone at a public location

   Grammar Note

   "Laadima" means both "to charge" (a device) and "to download". Context determines the meaning

5. Mul on vaja Eesti SIM-kaarti

   mul on VA-ja EES-ti SIM-kaar-ti

   I need an Estonian SIM card

   Usage

   Used to express the need to buy a local Estonian SIM card

   Grammar Note

   SIM cards from Elisa, Telia, and Tele2 are available at airports, large supermarkets, and operator stores

6. Ühendus on aeglane

   Ü-hen-dus on AEG-la-ne

   The connection is slow

   Usage

   Used to report that the internet connection is slow

   Grammar Note

   "Ühendus" (connection) derives from the verb "ühendama" (to connect/unite). Estonia has excellent fibre broadband infrastructure

7. Kus on lähim raamatukogu, kus on internet?

   kus on LÄ-him RAA-ma-tu-ko-gu kus on IN-ter-net

   Where is the nearest library with internet access?

   Usage

   Used to find a nearby library with free internet access

   Grammar Note

   "Raamatukogu" = raamat (book) + kogu (collection). All Estonian public libraries provide free internet access

8. Kui palju maksab andmeside?

   kui PAL-ju MAK-sab AND-me-si-de

   How much does mobile data cost?

   Usage

   Used to ask about the cost of a mobile data plan

   Grammar Note

   "Andmeside" compounds andmed (data) and side (communication). "Maksma" (to cost) is intransitive, so "andmeside" is the subject of "maksab" (nominative)

9. Kas saan kasutada teie arvutit?

   kas saan KA-su-ta-da TEI-e AR-vu-tit

   Can I use your computer?

   Usage

   Used to politely ask to borrow a computer

   Grammar Note

   "Arvuti" derives from "arvutama" (to calculate). Estonia is notable for creating native Estonian words for tech concepts

10. Kas siin on laadimispunkt?

    kas siin on LAA-di-mis-punkt

    Is there a charging point here?

    Usage

    Used to ask if there is a phone or device charging point available

    Grammar Note

    Laadimispunkt compounds laadimine (charging) and punkt (point). Charging points are common in Estonian public spaces

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