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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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