No. 874 in Estonian
ennekõike
"Ennekõike" means "above all" or "primarily" in English.
In a sentence
Ennekõike peame keskenduma peamisele eesmärgile.
Above all, we must focus on the main goal.
In this sentence, "ennekõike" is used to express prioritization, indicating that focusing on the main goal is the top priority.
Ennekõike on tähtis olla aus nii enda kui ka teiste vastu.
First and foremost, it is important to be honest with oneself and others.
Here, "ennekõike" emphasizes the fundamental importance of honesty in relationships and self-awareness.
Ennekõike pühime tolmu ja seejärel peseme põranda.
First, we will dust, and then we will wash the floor.
In this context, "ennekõike" indicates the sequence of actions, specifying which task should be done first.
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