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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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