arvama

From Proto-Finnic *arvat'ak, from arv +‎ -ma.

arvama (da-infinitive arvata)

1. to believe, to assume, to think

   Ma ei arva, et see oleks tark tegu.

   I don't think that would be a smart move.

   Issand jumal, ma arvasin, et ta suri ära.

   Oh my god, I thought he died.

2. to assign to a certain post or job

   Paar kaugushüppajat arvati olümpiakoondisse.

   A few long-jumpers were assigned to the olympic team.

3. to consider, to count as

   Ravil olemise aeg arvatakse üldise tööstaaži hulka.

   Time spent in hospital is considered a part of your general length of service.

4. to guess (usually with ära)

   Ma ei suuda ära arvata, mida ta tahab.

   I can't guess what he wants.

   Suudad arvata, kes vahele jäi?

   Can you guess who got caught?

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