No. 217 in Estonian
viimasel
The Estonian word "viimasel" means "last" or "latest" in English.
In a sentence
Viimasel ajal on ilm väga soe olnud.
Lately, the weather has been very warm.
"Viimasel" in this sentence is used adverbially to mean 'lately' or 'recently', indicating a time reference.
Viimasel päeval enne reisi pakkisin kohvrit.
On the final day before the trip, I packed my suitcase.
"Viimasel" here functions as the modifier for the noun 'päeval' (day), providing the context that it is the last day before an event.
Ma olen viimasel kohal järjekorras.
I am in the last position in the queue.
"Viimasel" modifies the noun 'kohal' (position) to indicate the last position in a sequence.
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