This is the 22nd most frequent Estonian word.
saab
The Estonian word "saab" means "gets," "can," or "is able to," depending on the context.
The word 'saab' is used here to indicate ability or permission ('can' or 'may').
Ta saab hommikul tööle minna.
He can go to work in the morning.
In this sentence, 'saab' is used impersonally to denote that something happens or occurs ('snows').
Talvel saab Eestis lund.
In winter, it snows in Estonia.
Here, 'saab' signifies receiving ('receives' or 'will receive').