This is the 455th most frequent Estonian word.
käes
The Estonian word "käes" means "in hand" or "at hand" in English.
In this context, käes means 'has come' or 'is present', indicating that a time has arrived.
Aeg on käes.
The time has come.
In this usage, käes refers to 'edge' or 'side', describing a location near the edge or boundary of an object.
Raamat on laua käes.
The book is at the edge of the table.
Here, käes means 'in hand', describing something being held.