No. 339 in Estonian
kiriku
The Estonian word "kiriku" means "church" (genitive case).
In a sentence
Ma lähen täna kiriku juurde.
I am going to the church today.
In this sentence, 'kiriku' is in the genitive case and is part of the expression referring to the church as a destination.
Kiriku uks oli suletud.
The church's door was closed.
Here, 'kiriku' is in the genitive case, describing possession or relation with the noun 'uks' (door).
Me kuulsime kiriku kellade helisemist.
We heard the church's bells ringing.
In this example, 'kiriku' is also in the genitive case, indicating that the bells are associated with the church.
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