ühmber

"Ümber" is an Estonian word that primarily functions as a preposition and an adverb. As a preposition, it translates to "around" or "about" in English, indicating a circular movement or a general topic. For instance, "minna ümber maja" means "to go around the house," and "rääkima ümber mineviku" means "to talk about the past." It can also denote approximation, as in "ümber kella kümne" meaning "around ten o'clock."

As an adverb, "ümber" often signifies a change of direction or a reversal, similar to "back" or "again." For example, "pööra ümber" means "turn back" or "turn around." It can also indicate a transformation or a repositioning, such as "maali ümber" which translates to "paint over" or "repaint." The word's versatility allows it to be integrated into various phrasal verbs and idiomatic expressions within the Estonian language, enriching its communicative potential. Its meaning is highly context-dependent, requiring careful consideration of the surrounding words to ascertain the precise sense intended.