paistma — illustration of to seem

paistma

[ˈpɑistmɑ]

to seem, to appear, to shine

Forms

ma-vorm (dictionary form)
paistma
da-vorm (after another verb)
paista

Present (Olevik)

mina (ma)
paistan
sina (sa)
paistad
tema (ta)
paistab
meie (me)
paistame
teie (te)
paistate
nemad (nad)
paistavad

Past (Minevik)

mina (ma)
paistsin
sina (sa)
paistsid
tema (ta)
paistis
meie (me)
paistsime
teie (te)
paistsite
nemad (nad)
paistsid

Examples

Päike paistab.

The sun is shining.

Ta paistab väsinud.

He seems tired.

Common combinations

päike paistab

the sun is shining

väsinud paistma

to seem tired

Synonyms

Related words

In Estonian

Näha olema, tunduma

Definitions, examples and word forms are partly based on the EKI Combined Dictionary (Eesti Keele Instituut, Sõnaveeb), licensed under CC BY 4.0. Dictio has edited and added to them. Sources and licenses

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