This is the 702nd most frequent Estonian word.
estonia
"Estonia" in English refers to a country in Northern Europe.
Here, the word 'eesti' (Estonian) relates to the adjective form tied to the language, showing linguistic identity.
Ma õpin koolis eesti keelt.
I study the Estonian language at school.
In this sentence, 'Estonia' refers to the country as a geographical and political entity.
Estonia on kaunis riik.
Estonia is a beautiful country.
In this case, 'Eestit' is the genitive case of 'Estonia', showcasing its grammatical usage in locative contexts.