No. 627 in Estonian
ringis
"Ringis" in English means "in a circle" or "in the circle."
In a sentence
Lapsed istuvad põrandal ringis.
The children are sitting in a circle on the floor.
In this sentence, 'ringis' indicates the spatial arrangement or formation of the children sitting in a circular shape.
Juhid arutlesid küsimuse üle töökoha ringis.
The leaders discussed the issue within the workplace circle.
Here, 'ringis' refers to a specific group or assembly, denoting a metaphorical or physical circle of members.
Seltskond kõndis aeglaselt ümber hoone katkises ringis.
The group walked slowly around the building in a broken circle.
In this context, 'ringis' describes the broken formation or path taken by the group, resembling a circle.
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