No. 911 in Estonian

piir

"Piir" in English means "border" or "limit."

In a sentence

Eestis on mitu riigipiiri.
Estonia has several national borders.
'Piir' is used here to denote a physical border of a territory, specifically national boundaries.
Inimestevahelised piirid on mõnikord raskesti märgatavad.
Boundaries between people are sometimes difficult to notice.
'Piir' refers to metaphorical or interpersonal boundaries or limits, relating to personal or emotional space.
Lapsed tahtsid mängida, kuid nad pidid hoovi piiridest kinni pidama.
The children wanted to play, but they had to stay within the yard's boundaries.
'Piir' signifies an enclosure or defined physical area, indicating spatial limits.

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