No. 431 in Estonian
mõtlema
To think.
In a sentence
Ma mõtlen sageli sinu peale.
I often think about you.
The word 'mõtlema' here is used in the sense of pondering or thinking about someone or something specifically.
Ta mõtleb pidevalt uusi ideid välja.
He constantly comes up with new ideas.
In this sentence, 'mõtlema' is used to describe the act of actively thinking or brainstorming.
Mõtle enne, kui sa reageerid.
Think before you react.
Here, 'mõtlema' is employed as a recommendation or command to consider or thoughtfully deliberate before acting.
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