No. 906 in Estonian
oligi
"Oligi" means "it was" or "it indeed was" in English.
In a sentence
See oligi nende maja.
It was indeed their house.
Emphasizes the confirmation or realization of the identity of the house.
Seda oligi vaja teha.
That was exactly what needed to be done.
Highlights the necessity or correctness of the action taken.
Tõde oligi ootamatu.
The truth was indeed unexpected.
Underlines the surprising or interesting nature of the truth revealed.
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