Meaning of sündima | Babel Free
ˈsynʲd̥imɑDefinitions
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to be born (to come out of the womb) intransitive
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to force (to compel someone or something to do something) transitive
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innate, born (having an innate talent or aptitude) intransitive
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to force (to drive something by force; to cause something to occur) transitive
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to arise, to develop, to emerge intransitive
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to take place, to happen, to occur intransitive
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to suit, be suitable intransitive
Examples
“On sündinud uus põlvkond.”
A new generation is born.
“Kassil sündisid pojad.”
The cat had kittens.
“väljaspool abielu sündinud laps.”
a child born out of wedlock
“Maril sündis Andresega esimene laps.”
Mary had her first child with Andres.
“Liinal sündis tütar.”
Liina had a daughter.
“Sa oled õnnetähe all sündinud.”
You were born under a lucky star (= you are a lucky person).
“Ma pole eile sündinud.”
I was not born yesterday (= I'm not stupid).
“Ta on sündinud poliitik.”
He is a born politician.
“Sõduriks ei sünnita.”
You are not born a soldier.
“sundisin end ärkama”
I forced myself to wake up
“vigastus sundis Barutot võistlust katkestama”
the injury forced Baruto to retire from the race
“hirm sundis tegutsema”
fear forced action
CEFR level
C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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