This is the 231st most frequent Estonian word.
justkui
"Justkui" means "as if" or "as though" in English.
Here, 'justkui' indicates a resemblance or suggestion of an evocative effect caused by the sound.
Tema hääl kajas üle saali, justkui tuues kaasa mineviku mälestusi.
Her voice echoed through the hall, as if bringing memories of the past.
In this sentence, 'justkui' is used to compare or distinguish between reality and the hypothetical expectation of the character.
Ta vaatas mulle otsa, justkui ootaks ta midagi.
She looked at me as if she were expecting something.
In this instance, 'justkui' is used to draw a metaphor, suggesting the concept of comparison to a past time through the described behavior.