School & Education

1. Kus asub lähim kool / ülikool?

   Where is the nearest school / university?

   Usage

   Used to ask for the location of a nearby school or university

   Grammar Note

   In Estonian, "kus" is the question word for asking about location

2. Sooviksin end keelekursusele registreerida.

   I'd like to enroll in a language course.

   Usage

   Used when wishing to register for a language course

   Grammar Note

   The Estonian conditional "sooviksin" expresses a polite wish

3. Kas ma saan kooli / ülikooli külastada?

   Can I visit the school / campus?

   Usage

   Used to request a visit to a school or campus

   Grammar Note

   "kas" is the Estonian yes/no question marker

4. Milliseid aineid siin õpetatakse?

   What subjects are taught here?

   Usage

   Used to ask about the subjects taught

   Grammar Note

   "õpetatakse" is the passive present tense meaning "are taught"

5. Kui palju maksab õppemaks?

   How much is the tuition fee?

   Usage

   Used to ask about the cost of tuition

   Grammar Note

   "kui palju maksab" is the standard Estonian expression for asking price

6. Otsin eraõpetajat.

   I'm looking for a private tutor.

   Usage

   Used when searching for a private tutor

   Grammar Note

   The Estonian partitive suffix "-t" marks the direct object

7. Kus asub raamatukogu?

   Where is the library?

   Usage

   Used to ask for the location of the library

   Grammar Note

   "raamatukogu" is a compound of raamatu (of books) + kogu (collection), meaning a book collection or library

8. Kas pakutakse veebikursusi?

   Do you offer online courses?

   Usage

   Used to ask about online learning options

   Grammar Note

   "pakutakse" is the passive present meaning "are offered"

9. Pean laskma oma kvalifikatsiooni tunnustada.

   I need to get my qualifications recognized.

   Usage

   Used when official recognition of foreign qualifications is needed

   Grammar Note

   "pean" is the first-person singular of "pidama" (must/have to) in Estonian

10. Kas on üliõpilasallahindlust?

    Is there a student discount available?

    Usage

    Used to ask whether a student discount is available

    Grammar Note

    Estonian compound words are written as a single word without spaces

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