Nõuab

nõuab is an Estonian verb. It is the third-person singular present indicative form of the verb nõudma, which translates to "to demand," "to require," or "to ask for" in English. Therefore, nõuab literally means "he/she/it demands," "he/she/it requires," or "he/she/it asks for."

This verb is commonly used in various contexts. For instance, it can describe a situation where something is necessary, such as "The law nõuab compliance" (The law requires compliance). It can also express the action of a person or entity requesting something, as in "The client nõuab a refund" (The client demands a refund). Furthermore, it can indicate a need or a lack, for example, "This task nõuab patience" (This task requires patience). The specific meaning is often clarified by the context in which the verb appears.