Massage & Spa

1. Sooviksin lõõgastavat massaaži

   SOO-vik-sin LÕÕ-gas-ta-vat mas-SAA-ži

   I would like a relaxing massage

   Usage

   Booking a relaxation massage at a spa

   Grammar Note

   "sooviksin" is the conditional for polite requests. "massaaži" is the partitive of "massaaž"

2. Kui palju massaaž maksab?

   kui PAL-ju mas-SAAŽ MAK-sab

   How much does a massage cost?

   Usage

   Asking about massage prices

   Grammar Note

   "maksab" is the third-person singular of "maksma" (to pay/to cost)

3. Veidi õrnamalt, palun

   VEI-di ÕR-na-malt PA-lun

   A little more gently, please

   Usage

   Asking the therapist to use less pressure

   Grammar Note

   "õrnamalt" is the comparative of "õrnalt" (gently). "veidi" means "a little"

4. Veidi tugevamalt, palun

   VEI-di TU-ge-va-malt PA-lun

   A little harder, please

   Usage

   Asking the therapist to apply more pressure

   Grammar Note

   "tugevamalt" is the comparative of "tugevalt" (strongly). "tugev" means strong/sturdy

5. See koht valutab

   see koht VA-lu-tab

   That spot hurts

   Usage

   Indicating a painful area during a massage

   Grammar Note

   "valutab" is the third-person singular of "valutama" (to ache). "valu" means pain

6. Kui kaua massaaž kestab?

   kui KAU-a mas-SAAŽ KES-tab

   How long does the massage last?

   Usage

   Asking about the duration of the massage

   Grammar Note

   "kestab" is the third-person singular of "kestma" (to last). "kui kaua" means "how long"

7. Soovin seljamassaaži

   SOO-vin SEL-ja-mas-saa-ži

   I would like a back massage

   Usage

   Requesting a back massage

   Grammar Note

   "seljamassaaž" compounds "selg" (back) + "massaaž". "seljamassaaži" is the partitive

8. See oli väga hea, aitäh

   see O-li VÄ-ga hea ai-TÄH

   That was very good, thank you

   Usage

   Expressing satisfaction and thanks after a massage

   Grammar Note

   "aitäh" is an informal thanks derived from "aituma". Formal: "tänan"

9. Kas saan homme aega broneerida?

   kas saan HOM-me AE-ga bro-NEE-ri-da

   Can I book for tomorrow?

   Usage

   Booking a massage appointment for the following day

   Grammar Note

   "broneerida" is a loanword equivalent to "to book/reserve". Widely used in Estonian

10. Kas teil on aroomiteraapiat?

    kas teil on a-ROO-mi-te-raa-pi-at

    Do you have aromatherapy?

    Usage

    Asking about aromatherapy services at a spa

    Grammar Note

    "teil on" is the possessive construction. "teil" is the adessive of "teie" (you plural/formal)

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