This is the 216th most frequent Estonian word.
toetus
Support.
Here, 'toetus' means 'support,' specifically emotional guidance and encouragement, demonstrating its use as a noun.
Tema perekond andis talle emotsionaalset toetust.
His family gave him emotional support.
In this sentence, 'toetus' refers to financial aid or assistance, again used as a noun.
Ma taotlen valitsuselt rahalist toetust oma projekti jaoks.
I am applying for financial support from the government for my project.
Here, 'toetus' represents moral or public backing, underlining its versatility as a noun in different contexts.