No. 310 in Estonian
ootab
"Waits"
In a sentence
Ta ootab bussi.
She is waiting for the bus.
In this sentence, the word 'ootab' means 'is waiting', indicating the act of expecting or staying for an event or a person.
Koer ootab oma peremeest koju.
The dog is waiting for its owner to come home.
Here 'ootab' emphasizes patience or anticipation, highlighting the dog's emotional connection to being reunited with its owner.
Ta ootab paremaid võimalusi.
He is awaiting better opportunities.
In this instance, 'ootab' is used in a metaphorical sense, meaning 'looks forward to' or 'anticipates', referring to future events or outcomes.
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