No. 101 in Estonian
minna
"Minna" in English means "to go."
In a sentence
Ma tahan minna randa.
I want to go to the beach.
Here, 'minna' is used as the infinitive form of the verb 'to go', illustrating intention.
Kas sa tahad minuga koju minna?
Do you want to go home with me?
'Minna' is used in a question to suggest the action of going, its infinitive implies possibility or intention.
Milleks minna riskima, kui saab ka turvalisemalt teha?
Why go take a risk when it can be done more securely?
In this context, 'minna' is used in a rhetorical question suggesting action, positioned philosophically to explore choices.
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