This is the 611th most frequent Estonian word.
kerkis
"Kerkis" in Estonian means "rose" or "arose" (past tense of rising).
In this sentence, 'kerkis' is used metaphorically to describe an increase in popularity or social standing.
Tema populariteet kerkis kiiresti pärast uue raamatu avaldamist.
Their popularity rose quickly after the publication of the new book.
In this context, 'kerkis' means 'rose' or 'elevated' in a physical sense, describing the motion of the roof moving upward due to the wind.
Maja katus kerkis tormituule käes.
The roof of the house rose in the storm wind.
Here, 'kerkis' refers to the construction or completion of a structure, indicating its emergence or coming into existence.