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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