No. 879 in Estonian
kannab
The Estonian word "kannab" means "carries" or "wears" in English.
In a sentence
Ta kannab suurt seljakotti.
He carries a large backpack.
Here, 'kannab' means 'carries'—an action of holding and transporting something.
Mart kannab alati ametirõivaid tööl.
Mart always wears a uniform at work.
In this sentence, 'kannab' means 'wears'—used to describe donning clothing.
See raamat kannab olulist sõnumit.
This book conveys an important message.
Here, 'kannab' implies 'conveys'—a figurative way of carrying or presenting a message.
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