No. 566 in Estonian

asjaolu

"Fact" or "circumstance."

In a sentence

Asjaolu, et ilm oli vihmane, ei takistanud meid matkale minemast.
The fact that the weather was rainy did not prevent us from going on the hike.
explains a condition or fact influencing an action
Kahtlusalune eitas igasugust osalust, väites, et ta ei ole asjaoluga seotud.
The suspect denied any involvement, claiming he is not connected to the circumstance.
denotes a situation or condition related to the context
Asjaolud on sellised, et peame otsuse edasi lükkama.
The circumstances are such that we have to postpone the decision.
refers to a set of conditions affecting a situation

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