This is the 875th most frequent Estonian word.
etapp
Stage or phase.
'Etapp' is used to denote a stage or a phase in a structured event or process.
Rallil oli neli erinevat etappi.
The rally had four different stages.
Here, 'etapp' refers to a distinct segment or phase in a broader process or plan.
Projekti teine etapp algab järgmisel nädalal.
The second stage of the project begins next week.
In this sentence, 'etapp' highlights a competitive segment of an event where distinct parts are defined.