jõuda

This is the 307th most frequent Estonian word.


jõuda

"Jõuda" means "to reach" or "to arrive."


Here, 'jõuad' is used to inquire whether someone has the capability or possibility to attend the meeting.

Kas sa jõuad homme kokkusaamisele?

Can you manage to come to the meeting tomorrow?


In this sentence, 'jõudnud' signifies an inability to achieve or complete reaching the bus in time.

Ma ei jõudnud bussi peale, sest ma hilinesin.

I did not manage to catch the bus because I was late.


In this context, 'jõudsime' describes the actual act of arriving at a physical destination.

Me lõpuks jõudsime mäe tipule pärast pikka jalutuskäiku.

We finally reached the top of the mountain after a long walk.