armastus
/ˈɑrmɑstus/
The English word 'love' is translated into Estonian as armastus.
The noun armastus refers to the concept of strong affection. You can also use the related verb armastama to mean having a strong affection for someone or being strongly inclined towards doing something.
Meaning: strong affection (noun)
Which one should you use?
The noun armastus refers to the concept of love itself, while the verb armastama refers to the action of loving someone or something.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun armastus is singular and does not have a common plural form when referring to the abstract concept of love.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈɑrmɑstus/
Did you know?
- While armastus is the noun for love, Estonians often use the word kallis to express affection. It literally means 'expensive', implying that the loved person is precious and of high value.
- The Estonian word for 'my love' or 'sweetheart' is often kull, which translates literally to 'gold'.
- In Estonian, the verb armastama can be used for things that are not people, such as a hobby or a place. However, using it for food is rare, as Estonians prefer verbs that mean 'to like' or 'to enjoy'.
Examples in context
- Kas see on armastus?Is this love?This sentence is useful for asking if something is armastus.Tatoeba #3480521 by hubin, translation #326263 by CK
- Armastus on pime.Love is blind.This sentence uses armastus to express the idea that love is blind.Tatoeba #8916805 by Xonok, translation #453394 by CM
- Lapsed vajavad armastust.Children need love.Tatoeba #4340284 by keegi, translation #2535985 by AlanF_US
- Ma tunnen sügavat armastust sinu vastuI feel deep love for you
- Sa oled minu kallis sõberYou are my dear friend
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mari and Kristjan are talking about their relationship.
- MariMa uskun, et meie vahel on tõeline armastus.I believe there is true love between us.
- KristjanMa uskun seda ka, Mari.I believe that too, Mari.
- MariArmastus teeb meid palju õnnelikumaks.Love makes us much happier.
- KristjanSellega nõustun ma täielikult.I agree with that completely.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “love” translations and entries armastus, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
