No. 493 in Estonian

meel

"Meel" in Estonian means "mind," "sense," or "mood."

In a sentence

Meel on magusat lõhna.
Honey has a sweet smell.
Here, 'meel' means 'honey' and is used to describe the sensation of a sweet aroma.
Mul on hea meel sind näha.
I am glad to see you.
In this context, 'meel' conveys 'gladness' or 'happiness', forming part of an expression of positive emotions.
Selle lõhna meel jääb kauaks meelde.
The memory of this scent will linger for a long time.
Here, 'meel' refers to 'memory' or 'mind', indicating the persistence of a sensory experience.

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