This is the 569th most frequent Estonian word.
kaitsta
"To protect"
Here, 'kaitsta' means 'to protect' and is used in the infinitive form to refer to the action of protection.
Ta õpetas meile, kuidas oma kodu kaitsta.
He taught us how to protect our home.
In this sentence, 'kaitsta' is translated as 'to defend' and references ensuring one's rights are upheld.
Neil oli vajadus oma õigusi kaitsta.
They had the need to defend their rights.
This usage of 'kaitsta' emphasizes the act of safeguarding the environment for sustainability reasons.