This is the 108th most frequent Estonian word.
panna
The Estonian word "panna" means "to put" or "to place" in English.
In this instance, 'panna' is utilized as part of the construction 'nõud panna', meaning 'to put dishes (in place or on the table)'.
Ta lubas mulle süüa teha, kui aitan tal lauale nõud panna.
She promised me to cook if I help her put dishes on the table.
In this sentence, 'panna' is used as the infinitive form of the verb, meaning 'to put'.
Kas ma saan selle raamatu sinna panna?
Can I put this book there?
Here, 'panna' is used in conjunction with 'paika', forming the phrase 'paika panna' which translates to 'to set up' or 'to establish'.