No. 93 in Estonian
olemas
"Olemas" means "existing" or "present" in English.
In a sentence
Kas sul on pliiats olemas?
Do you have a pencil?
Here, 'olemas' is used to inquire about the existence of an object with someone, emphasizing its presence.
Ma olen alati siin olemas.
I am always present here.
In this sentence, 'olemas' emphasizes the state of being present or available at a location.
Miski ei ole jäädavalt olemas.
Nothing is permanently existent.
Here, 'olemas' is utilized to discuss the concept of existential permanence or temporariness.
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