Estonian Word of the Day
vabandust
VA-ban-dust • interjection (apology/excuse) — 25th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: A common Estonian word meaning 'sorry' or 'excuse me', used to apologize or to politely get someone's attention.
Examples
- Vabandust, ma ei näinud sind.
(Sorry, I didn't see you.) - Vabandust, et ma hilinesin.
(Sorry that I was late.) - Vabandust, kas saaksite mind aidata?
(Excuse me, could you help me?)
Synonyms
- vabandage
- vabandan
- palun vabandust
Use 'vabandust' in both casual and polite situations to apologize or to get attention. For more formal situations or when addressing a group or stranger, use 'vabandage'. To emphasize a personal apology, you can say 'vabandan' (I apologize). 'Palun vabandust' is a slightly more formal/explicit phrase meaning 'please excuse me.'
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