This is the 256th most frequent Estonian word.
eelkõige
Primarily; above all.
In this sentence, 'eelkõige' is used to denote the primary requirement or focus.
Hea tulemuse saavutamiseks on eelkõige vaja keskenduda.
To achieve a good result, it is above all necessary to focus.
The word 'eelkõige' highlights the most important aspect.
Meie ettevõttes on turvalisus eelkõige oluline.
In our company, safety is of utmost importance.
Here, 'eelkõige' is used to emphasize preference or priority.