This is the 620th most frequent Estonian word.
meest
"Meest" is the partitive singular form of "mees," meaning "man."
In this example, 'meest' is again in the partitive case, used to denote the specific part or individual from a group being referenced.
Mehed töötavad koos, kuid see meest eristab nende arusaamist tööst.
The men work together, but this man distinguishes their understanding of work.
In this sentence, 'meest' is in the partitive case, which is used here to indicate an unspecified man whom the subject noticed.
Nägin eile ühte meest pargis jalutamas.
I saw a man walking in the park yesterday.
Here, 'mees' changes to 'mehele', the allative case, showing possession or direction towards the man.