No. 22 in Estonian

saab

The Estonian word "saab" means "gets," "can," or "is able to," depending on the context.

In a sentence

Ta saab hommikul tööle minna.
He can go to work in the morning.
The word 'saab' is used here to indicate ability or permission ('can' or 'may').
Talvel saab Eestis lund.
In winter, it snows in Estonia.
In this sentence, 'saab' is used impersonally to denote that something happens or occurs ('snows').
Ma arvan, et ta saab kingituse.
I think he will receive a gift.
Here, 'saab' signifies receiving ('receives' or 'will receive').

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