No. 485 in Estonian
hetk
Moment.
In a sentence
Hetkeks peatus ta ja vaatas ringi.
For a moment, he stopped and looked around.
In this sentence, 'hetk' is used to describe a short period of time.
See on oluline hetk meie elus.
This is an important moment in our lives.
Here, 'hetk' is used to indicate a significant point in time.
Palun oota üks hetk, ma kohe tulen.
Please wait a moment; I'll be right there.
In this context, 'hetk' denotes a brief wait or pause.
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