No. 57 in Estonian

kogu

The Estonian word "kogu" means "whole," "entire," or "collection."

In a sentence

Ma lugesin kogu raamatu läbi.
I read the entire book.
In this sentence, 'kogu' is used as an adjective meaning 'entire, whole', describing the noun 'raamatu' (book).
Kogu kogemus oli imeline.
The entire experience was wonderful.
Here, 'kogu' again acts as an adjective meaning 'whole', modifying the noun 'kogemus' (experience).
Ta kogub müntide kogu.
He collects a collection of coins.
In this sentence, 'kogu' is used as a noun meaning 'collection', specifying a group or set of objects.

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