No. 509 in Estonian

tähtis

Important.

In a sentence

Õppimine on väga tähtis.
Learning is very important.
In this example, 'tähtis' is used as an adjective to describe the importance of an activity.
See oli tähtis kokkusaamine.
It was an important meeting.
Here, 'tähtis' modifies a noun, emphasizing the significance of the event.
Tähtis on olla aus.
It is important to be honest.
In this sentence, 'tähtis' is part of a phrase that expresses a general truth or advice.

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