nädalapäevadel

Ndalapäevadel is the Estonian word for "days of the week." The seven days are: esmaspäev (Monday), teisipäev (Tuesday), kolmapäev (Wednesday), neljapäev (Thursday), reede (Friday), laupäev (Saturday), and pühapäev (Sunday). The naming convention for the weekdays in Estonian is not directly derived from Roman or Germanic mythology as in many other European languages. Instead, the names often reflect their position in the week or have a more descriptive origin. For example, esmaspäev translates to "first day," teisipäev to "second day," kolmapäev to "third day," and neljapäev to "fourth day." Reede, meaning Friday, is thought to be derived from the Old Norse word "frígr," possibly referring to the goddess Frigg. Laupäev, or Saturday, is believed to originate from the word "lauh" or "laba," potentially meaning "bath day" or relating to a pagan deity. Pühapäev, meaning Sunday, directly translates to "holy day" or "holy day," reflecting its religious significance. Understanding the nädalapäevadel is fundamental for anyone learning the Estonian language and for navigating daily life in Estonia.