No. 313 in Estonian
saan
The Estonian word "saan" means "I get" or "I can" in English.
In a sentence
Ma saan täna rattaga sõitma minna.
I can go cycling today.
Here, 'saan' is used to express the ability to do something, implying the possibility or permitted action of going cycling.
Kas sa saad mind aidata?
Can you help me?
In this case, 'saan' conveys a polite or friendly way to ask if someone is able or willing to perform an action—helping in this instance.
Kui ma rohkem tööd teen, siis saan rohkem raha.
If I work more, then I will earn more money.
Here, 'saan' is used to indicate achieving or receiving something as a result of an action, in this case earning money.
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