kutsuma

Ta kutsus mind oma sünnipäevale, aga ma pidin keelduma, sest mul olid teised plaanid, mis olid juba ammu paika pandud.

He invited me to his birthday, but I had to decline because I had other plans that were already set long ago.

Here, 'kutsuma' is used in the past tense ('kutsus') and implies an invitation to an event. The sentence structure shows a complex relationship between actions and reasons.

Olukord oli nii kriitiline, et me pidime kutsuma välja eksperdid, et nad aitaksid meil lahendust leida, mis oleks kõigile vastuvõetav.

The situation was so critical that we had to call out experts to help us find a solution that would be acceptable to everyone.

'Kutsuma välja' means 'to call out' or 'to summon' in this context, emphasizing the urgency. The sentence showcases a causal relationship.

Ma üritasin teda eile õhtul korduvalt tagasi kutsuda, aga ta ei vastanud mu kõnedele, ilmselt oli ta liiga hõivatud või ei tahtnud rääkida.

I tried to call him back repeatedly last night, but he didn't answer my calls; he was probably too busy or didn't want to talk.

'Tagasi kutsuda' means 'to call back'. The sentence demonstrates repeated action and speculation about the reason for non-response.

Pärast pikka arutelu otsustati, et on vaja kokku kutsuda erakorraline koosolek, et kõik asjaosalised saaksid oma seisukohad esitada ja ühiselt lahenduseni jõuda.

After a long discussion, it was decided that an extraordinary meeting needed to be convened so that all stakeholders could present their views and jointly reach a solution.

'Kokku kutsuda' means 'to convene' or 'to call together', often used for meetings. This sentence has a formal tone and expresses purpose.

Teadsin, et kui ma oma eksimust piisavalt kiiresti ei paranda, võidakse mind vaibale kutsuda ja ma pean selgitusi jagama, mis poleks meeldiv.

I knew that if I didn't correct my mistake quickly enough, I might be called on the carpet, and I would have to give explanations, which wouldn't be pleasant.

'Vaibale kutsuma' is an idiom meaning 'to call on the carpet' or 'to reprimand'. The sentence uses conditional tense and expresses a potential negative consequence.

Minu vanaema armastas alati külla kutsuda sugulasi ja sõpru, eriti pühade ajal, ning pakkus neile alati rikkalikku lauda.

My grandmother always loved to invite relatives and friends over, especially during holidays, and always offered them a lavish spread.

'Külla kutsuda' means 'to invite over' or 'to invite for a visit'. The sentence describes a habitual action in the past.

Ta üritas mind oma peole meelitada, pakkudes igasuguseid põhjuseid, aga ma teadsin, et ta tahtis mind lihtsalt oma seltskonda kaasata, et ma aitaksin tal millegagi.

He tried to entice me to his party, offering all sorts of reasons, but I knew he just wanted to include me in his company so I would help him with something.

While not directly 'kutsuma', 'meelitama' (to entice) implies a more persuasive form of inviting. This sentence reveals a deeper understanding of someone's motives.

Kuulsin, et nad plaanivad uue direktori ametisse kutsuda, kes peaks aitama ettevõttel kriisist välja tulla ja uuele tasemele jõuda.

I heard that they are planning to appoint a new director who should help the company emerge from the crisis and reach a new level.

'Ametisse kutsuda' means 'to appoint to office' or 'to call into office'. This sentence uses the passive voice and expresses future intent and purpose.