Question Words

1. Mis?

   What?

   Usage

   The shortest question word; pair it with pointing

2. Kus?

   Where?

   Usage

   Asks for a place; add a place name and you are understood

3. Millal?

   When?

   Usage

   For departure times or opening times

4. Kes?

   Who?

   Usage

   Asks about a person, e.g. who is in charge

5. Miks?

   Why?

   Usage

   Asks for a reason, e.g. a delay or a refusal

6. Kuidas?

   How?

   Usage

   Asks for a method, including how to get somewhere

7. Kui palju?

   How many?

   Usage

   Asks for a count of items or people

   Grammar Note

   The same phrase covers both count and amount

8. Kui palju see maksab?

   How much is it?

   Usage

   The key price question, in markets and shops alike

9. Milline?

   Which one?

   Usage

   Used to pick from, or point at, a set of options

   Grammar Note

   Plural "Millised?"

10. Mis see on?

    What is this?

    Usage

    Point at a dish or product and ask what it is

11. Kus on tualett?

    Where is the toilet?

    Usage

    One of the most-used questions on any trip

    Grammar Note

    "Tualett" is the standard word; signs usually read "WC"

12. Mis kell on?

    What time is it?

    Usage

    Asks the current time, handy when making a connection

13. Kas teil on?

    Do you have it?

    Usage

    Asks about stock or availability; name the item first

    Grammar Note

    "Teil on" is the possessive construction; add the item

14. Kas see on võimalik?

    Is it possible?

    Usage

    Asks whether something is possible or allowed

15. Kas peab maksma?

    Is there a charge?

    Usage

    Check whether luggage storage, Wi-Fi, etc. costs money

16. Kas see on tasuta?

    Is it free?

    Usage

    Confirms something is free, e.g. samples or a map

17. Kas see on hea?

    Is this OK?

    Usage

    Asks for permission; pair it with pointing

18. Kas see pole lubatud?

    Is it not allowed?

    Usage

    Used to double-check after being turned down

19. Kas Teiega on kõik korras?

    Are you OK?

    Usage

    Used to check on someone's wellbeing — a different role from "Kas see on hea?" (asking permission)

    Grammar Note

    Uses the polite "Teie"; with friends say "Kas sinuga on kõik korras?"

20. Kas tõesti?

    Really?

    Usage

    A short reaction confirming something surprising

21. Kas Te olete kindel?

    Are you sure?

    Usage

    Presses for confirmation of a fact — more formal than "Kas tõesti?"

22. Kust Te pärit olete?

    Where are you from?

    Usage

    A classic conversation starter

23. Mis Teie nimi on?

    What's your name?

    Usage

    A classic conversation starter

    Grammar Note

    Uses the polite "Teie"; with friends say "Mis sinu nimi on?"

24. Kui vana Te olete?

    How old are you?

    Usage

    Asking someone's age at a first meeting can come across as intrusive; better saved until you know them a little

25. Kas saame koos pildi teha?

    Can we take a photo together?

    Usage

    Asks for permission to take a photo together

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