kaia

This is the 855th most frequent Estonian word.


kaia

"Kaia" in Estonian means "quay" or "wharf."


Used as a proper noun, referring to a person's name.

Kaia jalutab rannas õhtuti.

Kaia walks on the beach in the evenings.


Used as a location, specifying 'from the quay'.

Kala on püütud kaia otsast.

The fish was caught from the end of the quay.


Used as a noun, referring to a pier or quay.

Laev kaia ääres on suur kruiisilaev.

The ship at the quay is a large cruise ship.