This is the 907th most frequent Estonian word.
otsima
To search or to look for.
Here, 'otsima' is used to indicate the action of searching for an object.
Ma otsin oma võtmeid.
I am looking for my keys.
In this example, 'otsima' is used metaphorically to describe the act of contemplating or introspection.
Ta otsis oma mõtteid kaua, enne kui vastas.
He searched his thoughts for a long time before answering.
In this sentence, 'otsima' is employed to refer to asking or searching for assistance.