Estonian Word of the Day
töö
TÖÖ • noun — 11th of Jul, 2026
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Meaning: work; job; task; labor
Examples
- Mul on täna palju tööd.
(I have a lot of work today.) - Ma otsin uut tööd.
(I'm looking for a new job.) - Tema töö algab kell kaheksa.
(His/her work starts at eight o'clock.)
Synonyms
- amet
- töökoht
Töö is a very common, general word for work or a job in Estonian. It can refer to employment (job), tasks you need to do, or physical labor. You'll find it in many compounds and phrases (e.g., tööpäev = workday, otsima tööd = to look for work, minna tööle = to go to work). Use it in both formal and informal contexts.
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