This is the 124th most frequent Estonian word.
andis
"Andis" means "gave" in English.
The word "andis" is used here as the past tense form of "give" (anda), indicating an action of handing over an object.
Ta andis mulle raamatu.
He gave me a book.
In this context, "andis" conveys an effort or contribution, also in the past tense, within the expression "andma endast parima" (give one's best).
Ta andis endast parima võites võistluse.
He gave his best in winning the competition.
The word "andis" is again in the past tense, signifying the act of providing or imparting information.