No. 597 in Estonian
kallase
The Estonian word "kallase" is the genitive singular form of *kallas*, meaning "shore" or "bank" in English.
In a sentence
Kaldal kõndides märkasime suurt kallast.
While walking on the shore, we noticed a large slope.
Here 'kallast' refers to a natural formation, specifically a slope or incline of a riverbank.
Tema kallase peale kogunesid sügisesed lehed.
Autumn leaves gathered on its edge.
In this context, 'kallase' is used to indicate the edge or brink of a specific area.
Kallase lähedal pesitsesid mitmed linnud.
Several birds nested near the stony bank.
Here, 'kallase' represents proximity to a particular natural area such as a bank or shore.
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