No. 13 in Estonian
pole
"Pole" in Estonian means "is not" or "there is not".
In a sentence
Ma ei pole kindel.
I am not sure.
In this sentence, 'pole' is the negative short form of 'ei ole', used to express negation in combination with the verb 'ole' (to be). It conveys a negated state of being.
Seal pole midagi.
There is nothing there.
Here, 'pole' combines with 'seal' (there) and works as a negation of the verb 'olema', indicating the absence of anything in the specified location.
See pole võimalik.
This is not possible.
In this example, 'pole' negates the possibility, denying the statement in a concise form of 'ei ole'. It emphasizes the impossible nature of the described situation.
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