This is the 279th most frequent Estonian word.
teenis
"Teenis" means "earned" in English.
In this context, 'teenis' conveys the sense of gaining or deserving something, in this case, loyalty, due to actions or circumstances.
Mees teenis oma sõbra lojaalsuse raske hetkega.
The man earned his friend's loyalty through a tough moment.
Here, 'teenis' means 'served' and is used to express performing duties or service.
Sõdur teenis oma riiki ustavalt.
The soldier served his country faithfully.
The word 'teenis' is used in this sentence as a past-tense verb meaning 'earned' in the context of obtaining payment or salary through work.