No. 40 in Estonian

vene

"Vene" in Estonian means "Russian."

In a sentence

See on vene keel.
This is the Russian language.
Here, 'vene' is an adjective describing the noun 'keel' (language), referring to its nationality and pointing out the 'Russian language'.
Ma sõidan vene paadiga jõel.
I am rowing a Russian boat on the river.
In this sentence, 'vene' is again an adjective describing 'paat' (boat), indicating the nationality or origin of the boat.
Venelased räägivad vene keelt.
The Russians speak the Russian language.
Here, 'vene' modifies 'keelt' (language), serving the same purpose of denoting the language's nationality, while 'venelased' indicates 'Russians' (people).

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