This is the 310th most frequent Estonian word.
ootab
"Waits"
In this sentence, the word 'ootab' means 'is waiting', indicating the act of expecting or staying for an event or a person.
Ta ootab bussi.
She is waiting for the bus.
Here 'ootab' emphasizes patience or anticipation, highlighting the dog's emotional connection to being reunited with its owner.
Koer ootab oma peremeest koju.
The dog is waiting for its owner to come home.
In this instance, 'ootab' is used in a metaphorical sense, meaning 'looks forward to' or 'anticipates', referring to future events or outcomes.