No. 994 in Estonian
kasutab
The Estonian word "kasutab" means "uses" in English.
In a sentence
Ta kasutab alati rohelisi pastapliiatseid.
She always uses green pens.
Here, 'kasutab' is the present tense conjugation of 'kasutama' (to use) for the third-person singular subject.
Meie õpetaja kasutab uusi õpetamismeetodeid.
Our teacher uses new teaching methods.
In this sentence, 'kasutab' describes the present action of employing methods, emphasizing practical use.
Kas sa sageli kasutad seda arvutit?
Do you often use this computer?
'Kasutad' here is the second-person singular form in a direct question about usage, showing its interrogative context.
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