No. 124 in Estonian
andis
"Andis" means "gave" in English.
In a sentence
Ta andis mulle raamatu.
He gave me a book.
The word "andis" is used here as the past tense form of "give" (anda), indicating an action of handing over an object.
Lahke õpetaja andis meile tarvilikke juhiseid.
The kind teacher provided us with essential instructions.
The word "andis" is again in the past tense, signifying the act of providing or imparting information.
Ta andis endast parima võites võistluse.
He gave his best in winning the competition.
In this context, "andis" conveys an effort or contribution, also in the past tense, within the expression "andma endast parima" (give one's best).
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