This is the 351st most frequent Estonian word.
jäävad
"Jäävad" means "they stay" or "they remain" in English.
Here 'jäävad' conveys the idea of remaining or staying in a place or situation for a period of time.
Nad jäävad homme hiljemaks tööle.
They will stay later at work tomorrow.
The word 'jäävad' is used here in the context of something staying consistent or unchanged.
Kui kõik hästi läheb, jäävad meie plaanid muutumatuks.
If everything goes well, our plans will remain unchanged.
In this sentence, 'jäävad' emphasizes the notion of permanence or lasting.