This is the 546th most frequent Estonian word.
teab
"Teab" means "knows" in English.
In this sentence, the verb 'teab' is used to indicate knowledge or awareness of something in Estonian, and it translates to 'knows' in English.
Ta teab vastust.
He/she knows the answer.
In this context, 'teab' metaphorically personifies the inanimate object as 'having knowledge' or 'providing information.'
See raamat teab vähe.
This book provides little information.
Here, 'teab' is used in a question to express uncertainty or inquiry about someone's knowledge of a fact.