No. 158 in Estonian

asi

The Estonian word "asi" means "thing" or "object" in English.

In a sentence

See asi on väga tähtis.
This thing is very important.
In this sentence, 'asi' refers to an object or an abstract concept that holds importance.
Ma räägin sulle ühe huvitava asja.
I will tell you an interesting thing.
Here, 'asi' represents a topic or piece of information to be shared or discussed.
Kui sa midagi ei tea, ära sekku sellesse asjasse.
If you don't know something, don't get involved in this matter.
In this context, 'asi' describes a situation or matter of concern.

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