No. 660 in Estonian
keele
"Keele" in Estonian means "of the language" or "of the tongue" (genitive form of "keel").
In a sentence
Ma õpin praegu uut keelt.
I am currently learning a new language.
Here, 'keelt' is in the singular partitive case, referring to learning a language as a general activity.
Keeled on uksed teiste rahvuste mõistmiseks.
Languages are doors to understanding other cultures.
Here, 'keeled' is in the plural nominative case, denoting multiple languages in a broad sense.
Mulle meeldib see keel, mida sa räägid.
I like the language you speak.
Here, 'keel' is in the singular nominative case, expressing interest in a specific language.
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