olla

This is the 30th most frequent Estonian word.


olla

"To be."


Here, 'olla' is the infinitive form of the verb 'to be', representing the action of being.

Ma tahan olla arst.

I want to be a doctor.


'Olla' here is used as an auxiliary verb, meaning 'to be', indicating the existence or nature of something.

See võib olla keeruline küsimus.

This can be a difficult question.


Here, 'olla' is used in an infinitive construction to express a desired state or action.

Ta soovib oma peres rohkem soe ja armastav olla.

He wishes to be warmer and more loving in his family.