This is the 485th most frequent Estonian word.
hetk
Moment.
In this sentence, 'hetk' is used to describe a short period of time.
Hetkeks peatus ta ja vaatas ringi.
For a moment, he stopped and looked around.
Here, 'hetk' is used to indicate a significant point in time.
See on oluline hetk meie elus.
This is an important moment in our lives.
In this context, 'hetk' denotes a brief wait or pause.