edu!
The English phrase "good luck" is translated into Estonian as edu!
edu! is used to wish fortune on someone or to provide encouragement. You can also use the phrase Jõudu ja edu! to cheer someone on, which translates to "Strength and success!" Other ways to express similar sentiments include Loodan, et sul läheb hästi!, meaning "I hope things go well for you!" and Loodan, et sujub hästi!, meaning "I hope it goes well!"
Meaning: used to wish fortune on someone or as encouragement (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word edu literally means "success" or "luck".
Which one should you use?
edu! is a more common and general way to wish someone luck. In contrast, the form Õnnestu! focuses more specifically on the outcome of a particular task succeeding.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Estonian, the exclamation mark is often used with the single word Edu! to express the full sentiment of "Good luck!"
Did you know?
- While edu means 'success', the Estonian word for 'luck' in the sense of chance or fortune is õnn, which also means 'happiness'.
- When wishing luck for a specific task, Õnnestu! is a command form, literally telling the person to 'succeed'.
- The phrase Jõudu ja edu! is frequently used by athletes and coaches, as jõud specifically refers to physical or mental power.
Example sentences for Estonian are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Mari is wishing Margus luck before his job interview.
- MariKas sa oled intervjuuks valmis?Are you ready for the interview?
- MargusJah, ma arvan, et olen.Yes, I think I am.
- MariTõesti hästi! Edu!Very good! Good luck!
- MargusTänan väga, Mari!Thank you very much, Mari!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “good luck” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
