Estonian Word of the Day
kodu
KO-du • noun — 24th of May, 2026
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Meaning: home; a place where someone lives and feels emotionally attached
Examples
- Me läksime pärast pikka päeva koju.
(We went home after a long day.) - Tema kodu on väike ja mugav.
(His/Her home is small and comfortable.) - Kas sa tuled minu koju õhtul?
(Are you coming to my home in the evening?)
Synonyms
- maja
- elukoht
Kodu is used both for the physical dwelling and for the emotional concept of 'home' or belonging. Use 'maja' when you mean the building itself; use 'kodu' when you want to emphasize comfort, family, or personal attachment. Common forms include 'minu kodu' (my home) and the directional form 'koju' (to home).
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