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No. 536 in Estonian

maksma

"To pay" or "to cost."

In a sentence

  • Seda raamatut maksab viis eurot.

    This book costs five euros.

    Here, 'maksab' is used to indicate the price of an item.

  • Tuleb maksta arved õigeaegselt.

    Bills should be paid on time.

    Here, 'maksta' is used to mean paying for something.

  • See viga võib maksma minna.

    This mistake may cost you.

    Here, 'maksma minna' refers to bearing the consequences of an error.

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