ehk

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈehk/, [ˈehk]
• Hyphenation: ehk

Adverb

ehk (not comparable)

1. Refers to a hypothetical or hoped-for possibility that is not entirely certain: perhaps, maybe
   • Ehk ta eksis pimedas ära? ― Perhaps he got lost in the dark?
   • Päeva peale läheb ehk soojemaks. ― Maybe it will get warmer as the day goes on.
   • Tänaseks ehk aitab õppimisest. ― I think that's enough studying for today.
   • Praegu küll ei saa, ehk kunagi tulevikus. ― I can't right now, but I might in the future.
   • Synonyms: järsku, vahest, võib-olla, võibolla, äkki
   1. Occurs in modest speech, especially when making a wish or a request.
      • Ehk saad mulle paar eurot laenata? ― Perhaps you could lend me a few euros?
      • Kas sul on ehk mõni minut aega? ― Do you have a few minutes, by any chance?
      • Ehk võiksite mind pisut aidata! ― Could you help me a little!

Conjunction

ehk (abbreviation e)

1. a.k.a., or
   • Synonym: (archaic) elik
   1. Connects words that are synonymous, that mean the same thing or that are used in the same context.
      • uelsi ehk kõmri keel ― the Welsh language, a.k.a. Cymraeg
   2. Connects two expressions, the latter explaining the former or conveying it in other words.
      • Soode üldpindala on 9340 km² ehk 20,7% Eesti territooriumist.

        • The total area of marshland is 9340 km², or 20.7% of Estonia's territory.
2. (archaic) or
   • Synonym: või

Descendants

• → Ingrian: ehki