paika

In a sentence

• Ma panin raamatu paika.

  I put the book back in its place.

  Here, "paika" refers to a specific location or place where something belongs.

• See mõte ei tundu paika pidavat.

  This idea doesn't seem to hold true.

  In this usage, "paika pidama" is an expression meaning something is valid or holds true.

• Me seadsime plaani paika.

  We set the plan in place.

  Here, "paika seadma" is an expression used to indicate that something is established or made clear.