This is the 461st most frequent Estonian word.
nõuab
"Requires" or "demands."
In this sentence, 'nõuab' is used to indicate a demand or request for something persistently.
Õpilane nõuab rohkem aega ülesande lõpetamiseks.
The student demands more time to complete the task.
Here, 'nõuab' conveys the idea of necessity or requirement needed to accomplish a task.
Selle seaduse järgimine nõuab suurt täpsust.
Following this law requires great precision.
In this instance, 'nõuab' is used to signify an expectation or insistence on a certain standard or behavior.