# Estonian

/ɛˈstoʊniən/ (US) · CEFR B1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/estonian
Updated: 2026-05-08

## Definition

relating to the country of Estonia, its people, or its language.

For teachers: relating to the Republic of Estonia, its inhabitants, or the Finnic language spoken there. Typically used attributively before a noun.

## Examples

- I am learning some basic Estonian phrases.
- The festival showcased traditional Estonian folk music and local crafts from the Baltic region.
- Linguists often study the Estonian language due to its complex system of fourteen noun cases and its unique relationship to Finnish and Hungarian.

## Usage notes

- Capitalised in all forms. When used as an adjective, it typically precedes the noun it modifies.

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