Estonian Word of the Day
küsima
KÜ-si-ma • verb — 7th of May, 2026
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Meaning: to ask (a question); to inquire; to request information
Examples
- Kas ma võin sind midagi küsida?
(May I ask you something?) - Õpetaja küsis klassilt, kas nad mõistsid õppetükki.
(The teacher asked the class if they understood the lesson.) - Kui sul on küsimus, ära karda küsida.
(If you have a question, don't be afraid to ask.)
Synonyms
- pärima
- paluma
Use 'küsima' when asking for information or posing a question. It commonly appears with objects or sources (e.g., 'küsida kedagi', 'küsida midagi', 'küsida kellelt'), and with different tenses (küsib, küsis, küsida). 'Pärima' is a close synonym for inquiring; 'paluma' is more about requesting a favor rather than asking for factual information.
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