est

[US]/ˏiː es ˈtiː/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

abbr. Eastern Standard Time; Electroconvulsive therapy

Phrases & Collocations

estimate

tantiya

establish

magtatag

estate

pag-aari

gesture

galaw

Example Sentences

She is the smartest person I know.

Siya ang pinakamatalinong tao na kilala ko.

This is the fastest way to get there.

Ito ang pinakamabilis na paraan para makarating doon.

He is the tallest in his family.

Siya ang pinakamataas sa kanyang pamilya.

The latest fashion trends are always changing.

Palaging nagbabago ang pinakabagong mga uso sa fashion.

It is important to stay hydrated, especially in the hottest weather.

Mahalagang manatiling hydrated, lalo na sa pinakamainit na panahon.

She has the best taste in music.

Siya ang may pinakamagandang panlasa sa musika.

The fanciest restaurant in town is fully booked tonight.

Ang pinakamagandang restaurant sa bayan ay puno na ngayong gabi.

He won the award for the best performance.

Siya ang nanalo ng parangal para sa pinakamahusay na pagganap.

She is the sweetest person you'll ever meet.

Siya ang pinakamatamis na tao na makikilala mo.

Real-world Examples

These two letters stand for the Latin phrase 'id est'.

Source: 6 Minute English

Reuters reports say U.N. Security Council is to meet publicly on Ukraine at 9 p.m. EST on Monday.

Source: VOA Daily Standard February 2022 Collection

Superlatives often have an –est ending, as in oldest or biggest.

Source: Advanced Daily Grammar (Audio Version)

The Sage realizes that pulchrum est paucorum hominum — that beauty is for the few.

Source: Tales of Imagination and Creativity

I'm taking it to my pottery class tonight – we're having a competition for " est pot" .

Source: BBC Authentic English

The Latin expression here is " id est" – " i.e." means " that is."

Source: 2005 English Cafe

The mission above New Mexico began shortly after 08: 30 EST (15: 30 BST).

Source: Selected English short passages

And for the superlative form, add EST.

Source: Khan Academy Open Course: English Grammar

And with a superlative, we add usually " est" .

Source: Engvid-James Course Collection

Habere est Haberi, which means, " What you possess, possesses you."

Source: BBC Ideas

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