No. 702 in Estonian

estonia

"Estonia" in English refers to a country in Northern Europe.

In a sentence

Estonia on kaunis riik.
Estonia is a beautiful country.
In this sentence, 'Estonia' refers to the country as a geographical and political entity.
Ma õpin koolis eesti keelt.
I study the Estonian language at school.
Here, the word 'eesti' (Estonian) relates to the adjective form tied to the language, showing linguistic identity.
Eestit külastasid palju inimesi.
Many people visited Estonia.
In this case, 'Eestit' is the genitive case of 'Estonia', showcasing its grammatical usage in locative contexts.

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