No. 582 in Estonian
räägivad
"Räägivad" means "they speak" or "they talk" in English.
In a sentence
Lapsed räägivad koolitundides oma lemmikteemadest.
Children talk about their favorite topics in school lessons.
The verb 'räägivad' here indicates the ongoing action of speaking or conversing done by multiple subjects (children).
Õpetajad räägivad sageli linnasõitudest.
Teachers often talk about city trips.
The word 'räägivad' refers to the verb 'to talk' in the present tense and in plural form, denoting an action frequently performed.
Raamatud, mida nad koolis räägivad, on põnevad.
The books they discuss at school are fascinating.
In this context, 'räägivad' is used metaphorically to denote discussion or mentioning of certain topics related to school, performed by the subjects.
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