No. 489 in Estonian
koondise
The Estonian word "koondise" means "team" or "collective" (typically in the context of a national team or a group).
In a sentence
Eesti jalgpallikoondis valmistub järgmiseks mänguks.
The Estonian football team is preparing for the next match.
Here, 'koondise' refers to a sports team, specifically a football team, indicating a collective group representing a nation or organization.
Koondise liikmed valiti pärast pikki arutelusid.
The members of the team were chosen after long discussions.
In this sentence, 'koondise' refers to the members of a selected or associated group, emphasizing the process of choosing or organizing them.
Ma arvan, et selline käitumine ei sobi me koondisele.
I think such behavior is not suitable for our team.
The word 'koondise' here represents the team's integrity or standards, focusing on collective responsibility or representation.
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