No. 353 in Estonian
kord
The Estonian word "kord" means "order," "time" (as in an instance or occurrence), or "turn."
In a sentence
Ma olen siin esimest korda.
I am here for the first time.
In this sentence, 'kord' is used to mean 'time' as in an iteration or instance of an event.
Hea kord on oluline igapäevaelus.
Good order is important in everyday life.
Here, 'kord' refers to 'order' or 'discipline', emphasizing its use in maintaining organized systems or behaviors.
Kui järgmine kord kohtume, räägime rohkem.
When we meet next time, we will talk more.
In this example, 'kord' again means 'time' or 'instance', in the context of a repetition of meetings or events.
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