This is the 49th most frequent Estonian word.
ette
"Ette" in Estonian means "forward" or "ahead."
In this example, 'ette' means 'forward', describing movement toward a point in front of the current position.
Astuge paar sammu ette, palun.
Step a few steps forward, please.
Here, 'ette' is part of the expression 'ette lugema', which can be translated as 'to read out', indicating preparation or attention.
Õpetaja palus õppematerjalid tunniks ette lugeda.
The teacher asked to read the study materials in preparation for the class.
Here, 'ette' is used as part of the compound verb 'ette valmistama', meaning 'to prepare' or 'to pre-arrange', indicating proactive action.