No. 108 in Estonian
panna
The Estonian word "panna" means "to put" or "to place" in English.
In a sentence
Kas ma saan selle raamatu sinna panna?
Can I put this book there?
In this sentence, 'panna' is used as the infinitive form of the verb, meaning 'to put'.
Parem on luua tegevuskava enne, kui hakata plaane paika panna.
It's better to create an action plan before starting to set up plans.
Here, 'panna' is used in conjunction with 'paika', forming the phrase 'paika panna' which translates to 'to set up' or 'to establish'.
Ta lubas mulle süüa teha, kui aitan tal lauale nõud panna.
She promised me to cook if I help her put dishes on the table.
In this instance, 'panna' is utilized as part of the construction 'nõud panna', meaning 'to put dishes (in place or on the table)'.
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