maksma

This is the 536th most frequent Estonian word.

maksma

"To pay" or "to cost."

Here, 'maksab' is used to indicate the price of an item.

Seda raamatut maksab viis eurot.

This book costs five euros.

Here, 'maksta' is used to mean paying for something.

Tuleb maksta arved õigeaegselt.

Bills should be paid on time.

Here, 'maksma minna' refers to bearing the consequences of an error.

See viga võib maksma minna.

This mistake may cost you.