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Estonian frequency list

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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