This is the 179th most frequent Estonian word.
valitsus
"Valitsus" means "government" in English.
This usage of 'valitsus' highlights its role in decision-making and action during emergencies.
Kriisi ajal peab valitsus tegutsema kiiresti.
During a crisis, the government must act quickly.
In this sentence, 'valitsus' is used as the subject of the sentence, representing the governing body that performs legislative actions.
Valitsus võttis vastu uue seaduse.
The government adopted a new law.
Here, 'valitsus' is specified with the qualifier 'riigi' (state's), clarifying its jurisdiction or context.