No. 323 in Estonian

kaitse

"Defense" or "protection."

In a sentence

Kaitse oma sõpru alati.
Always protect your friends.
Here, 'kaitse' is used as a verb in the imperative mood, meaning 'protect'.
Helm, mis kannab kaitset, on tähtis.
A helmet that provides protection is important.
In this sentence, 'kaitse' is used as a noun, representing 'protection'.
Kaitseme üheskoos loodust.
Let's protect nature together.
The word 'kaitseme' is a form of the verb 'kaitsma' (to protect), presented here in the indicative mood first person plural, meaning 'we protect'.

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