No. 816 in Estonian
olegi
The word "olegi" in Estonian means "is/are exactly" or "indeed" in a confirming or emphatic sense, often used in expressions like "that's the way it is."
In a sentence
See ei olegi nii raske, kui ma arvasin.
It isn't actually as difficult as I thought.
Here, 'olegi' emphasizes that something contrary to possible assumption is being stated: 'isn't actually.
Tegelikult polegi mul midagi öelda.
Actually, I don't have anything to say.
Here, 'polegi' (a form of 'olegi') indicates a confirmation of absence or nonexistence.
Meil ei olegi vaja rohkem aega siin viibida.
We actually don't need to spend more time here.
In this sentence, 'olegi' highlights a conclusion or realization: 'actually don't need.'
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