This is the 433rd most frequent Estonian word.
olukorda
The Estonian word "olukorda" means "situation" or "state" in English.
'Olukorda' is used as the partitive case of 'olukord' (situation), indicating the general effort to manage the situation without complete domination.
Ma üritan olukorda kontrolli alla saada.
I try to get the situation under control.
'Olukorda' in the partitive case implies the action directed towards soothing the general state or circumstances at hand.
Politsei püüdis olukorda rahustada.
The police tried to calm the situation.
'Olukorda' as the partitive case here signifies an evaluation of the unfolding or existing situation in a general sense.