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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