No. 164 in Estonian
neli
The Estonian word "neli" means "four" in English.
In a sentence
Mul on neli õuna.
I have four apples.
In this sentence, 'neli' is used as a numerical adjective denoting the quantity of objects, which are 'õuna' (apples).
Me sõidame neli tundi mööda maanteed.
We are driving for four hours along the highway.
Here, 'neli' functions as a numerical quantifier specifying the duration of an activity, expressed in 'tundi' (hours).
Ta helistas mulle neli korda täna.
He/she called me four times today.
In this case, 'neli' indicates the frequency of an action, which is the number of 'korda' (times) something occurred.
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