Vocab: asjakohane

relevant

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relevant; appropriate; related to a certain matter or question; suitable and practical for a specific place or situation

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Building blocks

• asja- - from “asi” which means "thing"

• -koha- -from "koht," meaning "place" or "context"

• -ne - an adjective forming ending

When combined, asjakohane means 'related to a certain matter or situation. "Asjakohane" relates to the idea of being appropriate or suitable in a particular place or situation.

How to use it:

Here are a few ways the word “asjakohane” can be used ⬇️

1. Personal or Everyday Context:

   • Selle teema arutamisel on asjakohane jagada oma isiklikke kogemusi.

     • Translation: In discussing this topic, it is relevant to share your personal experiences.

2. Academic or Professional Context:

   • Arutelus tuleb tuua esile asjakohased faktid.

     • Translation: Relevant facts must be highlighted in the discussion.

Examples

Kõikidele patsientidele tuleb tagada asjakohane ja kiire abi

Literally: “All-onto patients-onto must to ensure appropriate and prompt help”

Idiomatically: “Appropriate and prompt assistance must be ensured for all patients“

Kõikidele - Pronoun - Allative Pl, "Onto all"
patsientidele - Noun - Allative Pl, "onto patients"
tuleb - Verb - 3P Present Sg, "must"
tagada - Verb - da-Infintive, "to ensure"
asjakohane - Adjective - Nominative Sg, "appropriate"
ja - Conjunction - Indeclinable, "and"
kiire - Adjective - Nominative Sg, "prompt or quick"
abi - Noun - Nominative Sg, "help or assistance"