No. 233 in Estonian
kätte
The Estonian word "kätte" means "into the hands" or "to (someone's) hands."
In a sentence
Ma sain selle raamatu lõpuks kätte.
I finally got this book.
In this sentence, 'kätte' is used to indicate 'obtaining something.' It emphasizes the action of receiving or acquiring the book.
Palun anna mulle minu kiri kätte.
Please hand me my letter.
Here, 'kätte' is used in the context of 'handing over,' as someone is being explicitly asked to give the letter into someone else's possession.
Ma jäin vihma kätte.
I got caught in the rain.
'Kätte' in this sentence conveys 'falling under an influence or condition.' It expresses being subjected to the rain.
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