This is the 772nd most frequent Estonian word.
ega
"Neither" or "nor."
In this sentence, 'ega' is used to connect two negative clauses, indicating that both are false.
Ma ei näinud teda eile ega täna.
I didn't see him yesterday nor today.
In this example, 'ega' emphasizes negation, stressing the impossibility of starting without the addressed person.
Tule, ega me ilma sinuta ei hakka pidama.
Come, we won't start without you.
Here, 'ega' introduces a rhetorical negative question, used to inquire something politely or indirectly.