No. 721 in Estonian
kasv
"Kasv" in English means "growth."
In a sentence
Lastel on kiire füüsiline kasv.
Children have rapid physical growth.
In this sentence, 'kasv' refers to physical or biological growth, specifically in the context of children's development.
Ettevõte näitas eelmisel aastal suurt majanduslikku kasvu.
The company showed significant economic growth last year.
Here, 'kasvu' (a declined form of 'kasv') refers to an increase or development within an economic or business context.
Tema aiast on pärit suurim kõrvits, mida siinmail kasvatatakse.
From his garden comes the largest pumpkin grown in these parts.
Although not directly using 'kasv,' the word 'kasvatatakse' (the verb meaning 'is grown') is related, showing the root concept of growing or raising.
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