This is the 705th most frequent Estonian word.
nord
In Estonian, "nord" means "north."
Here, 'nord' is used as a noun to refer to the direction.
Põhi on eesti keeles 'nord'.
The direction north is 'nord' in Estonian.
In this sentence, 'nord' illustrates a relative geographical position.
Eesti asub lähemal 'nord'-ile kui Lõuna-Euroopa.
Estonia is closer to the 'north' than Southern Europe.
The usage of 'nord' here emphasizes the cultural and regional identity associated with the northern countries.