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Estonian frequency list

No. 670 in Estonian

maksta

"Maksta" means "to pay" in English.

In a sentence

  • Ma pean poes maksta.

    I need to pay at the store.

    Here, 'maksta' functions as an infinitive verb meaning 'to pay.' It indicates the action of imparting money in exchange for something purchased.

  • Maksta ei ole siin vaja.

    It is not necessary to pay here.

    'Maksta' again appears as an infinitive verb, used in a negation context to denote the absence of the need to pay in this particular location.

  • Kas sa tahad ise maksta?

    Do you want to pay yourself?

    Here, 'maksta' is used as an infinitive verb within a question, asking if the subject chooses to carry out the action of paying personally.

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