Here are some common Estonian phrases for general conversation with people you already know.
Asking how someone is
| Kuidas läheb? | How's it going? |
| Kuidas sul läheb? | How are you doing? |
| Hästi, aitäh | I'm fine, thanks |
| Normaalselt, aitäh | Alright, thanks |
| Mitte nii hästi | Not so well |
| Kuidas endal? | How about you? |
| Aga sinul? | And you? |
Asking what someone is or has been doing
| Millega sa tegeled? | What are you up to? |
| Mida sa teinud oled? | What have you been up to? |
| Palju töötanud | Working a lot |
| Palju õppinud | Studying a lot |
| Mul on väga kiire olnud | I've been very busy |
| Nagu tavaliselt | Same as usual |
| Ei midagi erilist | Not much |
| Ma tulin just … tagasi | I've just come back from … |
| Portugalist | Portugal |
Asking where someone is
| Kus sa oled? | Where are you? |
| Ma olen … | I'm … |
| kodus | at home |
| tööl | at work |
| linnas | in town |
| maal | in the countryside |
| poodides | at the shops |
| rongis | on a train |
| Erki juures | at Erki's |
Asking about someone's plans
| Kas sul on suveks plaane? | Do you have any plans for the summer? |
| Mida sa … teed? | What are you doing for …? |
| jõuludel | Christmas |
| uusaastal | New Year |
| lihavõttepühadel | Easter |
