eel
[ˈeːl]
just before, on the eve of
- postposition
- B1
- Grammar words
Examples
Eksami eel olin närvis.
Just before the exam I was nervous.
Jõulude eel on poed rahvast täis.
Just before Christmas, the shops are full of people.
Common combinations
eksami eel
just before the exam
jõulude eel
just before Christmas
Related words
In Estonian
vahetult enne midagi, millegi eelsel ajal
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