No. 713 in Estonian
esikoha
"Esikoha" means "first place" in English.
In a sentence
Ta saavutas esikoha lauluvõistlusel.
He achieved the first place in the singing competition.
In this sentence, 'esikoha' refers to attaining the top position or first place in a competitive event.
Raamat pälvis auhinnatseremoonial esikoha.
The book received the first place at the award ceremony.
Here, 'esikoha' is used to indicate recognition as the best or first-ranked in a specific category.
Esikoha võitmine oli meeskonna suurim unistus.
Winning the first place was the team's greatest dream.
'Esikoha' in this instance signifies achieving the top rank or premier position in a desired achievement.
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