Estonian Word of the Day
tere
TE-re • interjection (greeting) — 11th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: Hello; a common greeting used when meeting someone or starting a conversation.
Examples
- Tere! Kuidas sul läheb?
(Hello! How are you?) - Tere hommikust! Kas sa magasid hästi?
(Good morning! Did you sleep well?) - Tere, ma olen Maria. Meeldiv tutvuda.
(Hello, I'm Maria. Nice to meet you.)
Synonyms
- tervist
- hei
Tere is the basic, versatile greeting used any time of day. It is neutral in formality—acceptable in both casual and polite contexts. You can combine it with time expressions (tere hommikust, tere päevast) for 'good morning' or 'good afternoon.'
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