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seljas

1 adverb postposition

EKI Combined Dictionary 2026

Last modified 09.01.2026

Meanings

1
(rõiva, rõivastuse kohta:) ülakeha katmas, katteks peal
  • adverb
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  • Meeri istus diivanil, kimono seljas, ja jõi hommikukohvi.
1.1
(millegi turjal kandmise kohta)
  • adverb

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  • Sõdur ujus üle jõe, püss seljas.
1.2
(looma, jalgratta vm sõiduvahendiga sõitmise kohta)
  • postposition
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Government kelle/mille
Usage examples
  • Turistidele pakuti jalutuskäiku kaameli seljas.
2
(raskuste, ebameeldivate asjaolude talumise kohta, ülesannete, kohustuste kandmise kohta)
  • adverb
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  • Maksmata võlad on seljas.
  • Hakkajal inimesel on seljas sada kohustust.

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Indeclinable

seljas

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Derivational nest: selga seljas seljast

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