org
/ˈorɡ̊/
The Estonian term for the English phrase 'vale' is org.
This term refers to the top-level domain used specifically for organizations.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈorɡ̊/
Did you know?
- In Estonian, vale can mean both 'false' and 'wrong', but the word for a 'lie' is also vale. This allows for wordplay where a 'wrong answer' and a 'lie' are expressed by the same word.
- The Estonian word for 'wrong' is vale, which is a common trap for English speakers because it looks almost identical to the Latin 'vale', meaning 'farewell'.
- The word org is derived from the Proto-Finnic root *orko.
Examples in context
- See ei vasta tõele.That's not true.
- Te eksite, see pole tõene.You are mistaken, that is not true.
- Pole tõsi.It's not true.
Example conversation
Liis and Toomas are discussing a new website for their non-profit.
- LiisKumba domeeni me peaksime valima?Which domain should we choose?
- ToomasMa arvan, et .org oleks kõige parem.I think .org would be the best.
- LiisKas .org on tõesti usaldusvägsem?Is .org really more trustworthy?
- ToomasJah, see sobib organisatsioonidele hästi.Yes, it fits organizations well.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry org, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries org, CC BY-SA 4.0.
