No. 687 in Estonian

seis

"Seis" in Estonian means "state," "condition," or "status."

In a sentence

Seis on elus peamine.
A stance in life is fundamental.
In this sentence, 'seis' refers to a 'stance' or 'position', used metaphorically to denote one's approach to life.
Auto seis võib viidata hoolduse vajadusele.
The car's condition may suggest the need for maintenance.
Here, 'seis' refers to a 'state' or 'condition', particularly the operational state of a car.
Seis mälestustes tunneb end ära piltide järgi.
A moment in memories can be recognized by the images.
In this context, 'seis' is interpreted as a 'moment' or 'situation', connecting to memories.

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