Estonian isn’t just about polite greetings and basic vocabulary. Sometimes, you need to know how to properly insult someone. Whether you’re venting frustration or just want to understand Estonian banter, here are 12 fiery insults to add to your arsenal.
1. Lollpea
Lollpea
/ˈlolːpeɑ/“Dumbhead”
Literally 'dumb head'. Used for someone acting particularly stupid.
2. Sitapea
Sitapea
/ˈsitɑpeɑ/“Shithead”
Self-explanatory. A classic.
3. Jobu
Jobu
/ˈjobu/“Idiot”
A straightforward insult for someone acting foolishly.
4. Tüütu sikk
Tüütu sikk
/ˈtyːtu ˈsikː/“Annoying goat”
Call someone this when they’re being persistently irritating.
5. Vanakollane
Vanakollane
/ˈvɑnɑkolːɑne/“Old devil”
Used for someone who’s being sneaky or malicious.
6. Tolmuimeja
Tolmuimeja
/ˈtolmuˌimejɑ/“Dust sucker”
An insult implying someone is useless or insignificant.
7. Pätt
Pätt
/ˈpætː/“Scoundrel”
A term for someone dishonest or untrustworthy.
8. Lambajunn
Lambajunn
/ˈlɑmbɑjunː/“Sheep dick”
A crude way to call someone an idiot.
9. Tatt
Tatt
/ˈtɑtː/“Wimp”
For someone weak or cowardly.
10. Põrgu põrsas
Põrgu põrsas
/ˈpɤrɡu ˈpɤrsɑs/“Hell pig”
A colourful insult for someone behaving terribly.
11. Laiskvorst
Laiskvorst
/ˈlɑiskvorst/“Lazy sausage”
Call someone this when they’re being particularly lazy.
12. Pime kana
Pime kana
/ˈpime ˈkɑnɑ/“Blind chicken”
For someone oblivious or clueless.
Warning: Use these sparingly. Estonians don’t mince words, and neither should you - unless you want to start a fight.
