This is the 47th most frequent Estonian word.
olema
"Olema" means "to be" in English.
In this sentence, the verb 'olema' ('to be') is used in the present tense 'olen' to indicate a state of being.
Ma olen õnnelik.
I am happy.
Here, 'olema' is used in the perfect tense form 'oled' to help form a question about someone's experiences or actions.
Kas sa oled õppinud eesti keelt?
Have you studied Estonian?
In this sentence, the verb 'olema' in its negative form 'ei ole' is used to express uncertainty or negation.