No. 198 in Estonian

rootsi

"Rootsi" in Estonian means "Sweden."

In a sentence

Ma õpin rootsi keelt.
I am learning the Swedish language.
'rootsi' is used here as an adjective describing the Swedish language.
Rootsi on ilus riik.
Sweden is a beautiful country.
'Rootsi' is used here as a proper noun referring to the country Sweden.
Rootsi sõbrad saatsid mulle kirja.
Friends from Sweden sent me a letter.
'Rootsi' is used here as a possessive adjective indicating that the friends are from Sweden.

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