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Estonian frequency list

No. 219 in Estonian

asja

The Estonian word "asja" means "thing" or "matter" in English.

In a sentence

  • Ma unustasin selle asja koju.

    I forgot that thing at home.

    Here, 'asja' refers to a specific, unnamed object or thing that the speaker forgot.

  • See on keeruline asi, mida mõista.

    This is a complicated matter to understand.

    In this context, 'asja' (in the nominative form 'asi') is used metaphorically to refer to a concept or topic.

  • Mul on veel mõned asjad ajada.

    I still have some matters to handle.

    Here, 'asja' (in the plural form 'asjad') refers to tasks or matters that need attention.

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