No. 719 in Estonian
jaanuaril
"Jaanuaril" in English means "in January" (adessive case of "jaanuar").
In a sentence
Esimesel jaanuaril tähistame uue aasta algust.
On the first of January, we celebrate the start of the new year.
In this sentence, 'jaanuaril' is used in the adessive case (characteristic in Estonian grammar to indicate 'on a specific date'), combined with 'esimesel' to express 'on the first of January'.
Kahekümnendal jaanuaril toimub tähtis koosolek.
On the twentieth of January, an important meeting takes place.
Here, 'jaanuaril' is again in the adessive case, pointing to a specific date in the month of January, combined with 'kahekümnendal' for 'on the twentieth'.
Ma tulen tagasi Eestis 15. jaanuaril.
I will return to Estonia on the 15th of January.
The use of 'jaanuaril' in this sentence adheres to the adessive case role, marking the specific date referenced with '15.'
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