No. 637 in Estonian

viib

"Viib" means "leads," "takes," or "carries" in English.

In a sentence

Maria viib lapsed mänguväljakule.
Maria takes the children to the playground.
Here, 'viib' means 'takes' or 'brings' and indicates an action of leading or guiding someone to another location.
Aeg viib kõik haavad.
Time heals all wounds.
In this sentence, 'viib' implies 'carries away' metaphorically, referring to time alleviating difficulties.
Ta viib kodus läbi teaduskatseid.
He/She is conducting scientific experiments at home.
In this context, 'viib' is part of the phrase 'viib läbi,' meaning 'conducts' or 'carries out,' used for organized activities.

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