No. 160 in Estonian

sõda

The Estonian word "sõda" means "war" in English.

In a sentence

Sõda on rahu vastand.
War is the opposite of peace.
Here, 'sõda' is used as a noun to denote the concept of war or conflict.
Pärast sõda algas ülesehitustöö.
After the war, reconstruction work began.
In this instance, 'sõda' refers to a specific war in the context of historical or past events.
Me peame sõdima õigluse eest.
We must fight for justice.
Though related, 'sõdima' is a verb derived from 'sõda,' here implying engaging in a struggle or fight for ideals.

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