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seljataga

1 adverb postposition

EKI Combined Dictionary 2026

Last modified 19.02.2026

Meanings

1
ajaliselt või ruumiliselt möödas, läbitud; tagapool
  • adverb
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  • Näitlejal oli seljataga kirev minevik.
  • Põltsamaa seljataga, nüüd edasi Tartusse.
2
mitte avalikult, asjaosalis(t)e juuresoluta või teadmata
  • adverb
  • postposition
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Government kelle
Usage examples
  • Mida temast seljataga räägiti?.
  • Tõnis flirtis naise seljataga tema parima sõbrannaga.
3
(kellegi, millegi) toeks, toetajana
  • adverb
  • postposition
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Government kelle/mille
Usage examples
  • Presidendil polnud ühtki parteid seljataga.

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seljataga

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