No. 445 in Estonian
el
The Estonian word "el" does not have a standalone meaning; it is likely a shortened form, suffix, or part of another word.
In a sentence
Kas sul on el lähedasi sõpru?
Do you have any close friends?
The word 'el' in this sentence is used as a root word, specifically in the context of life or social connections.
Kirjanikul on palju elutarkust.
The writer has much wisdom of life.
Here, 'elutarkus' derives from 'el', indicating 'of life', and refers to life-based wisdom.
Tema laulud räägivad elust ja armastusest.
Their songs are about life and love.
In this context, 'elust' originates from the root 'el' and is used to denote the topic of life in the context of discussion or depiction.
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