No. 738 in Estonian
natukene
A little; a bit.
In a sentence
Ma tahan veel natukene teed.
I want a little more tea.
The word 'natukene' is used to mean 'a little,' indicating a small amount of tea desired.
Oota natukene, ma tulen kohe tagasi.
Wait a little, I'll be right back.
Here, 'natukene' suggests a short time span, implying a brief waiting period.
Ma oskan seda natukene teha.
I can do this a little.
In this context, 'natukene' is used quantitatively to express a limited level of ability.
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