This is the 566th most frequent Estonian word.
asjaolu
"Fact" or "circumstance."
explains a condition or fact influencing an action
Asjaolu, et ilm oli vihmane, ei takistanud meid matkale minemast.
The fact that the weather was rainy did not prevent us from going on the hike.
refers to a set of conditions affecting a situation
Asjaolud on sellised, et peame otsuse edasi lükkama.
The circumstances are such that we have to postpone the decision.
denotes a situation or condition related to the context