Estonian Word of the Day
vajama
VA-ja-ma • verb — 23rd of Jul, 2026
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Meaning: to need; to require
Examples
- Ma vajan puhkust.
(I need a rest.) - See töö vajab rohkem aega.
(This work needs more time.) - Laps vajab abi.
(The child needs help.)
Synonyms
- tarvitama
- tarvis minema
Antonyms
- üle jääma
- puuduma
This is a very common verb in everyday Estonian. It is used when you want to say that someone or something needs something, and it can also mean that a situation requires a certain thing.
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