Estonian-English translations for varjupaik

• asylum
  I believe this also to be a right; asylum is a right, not a favour. Ma olen seisukohal, et ka see on õigus. Varjupaik on õigus, mitte armuand.
  Asylum is not a concession: asylum is a duty for states and a right for those fleeing war. Varjupaik ei ole soodustus, vaid riikide kohustus ja sõja eest põgenejate õigus.
  The word asylum has rightly lost its glamour in the eyes of the general public. Sõna "varjupaik” on kaotanud üldsuse silmis oma sära.
• sanctuary
  My car is a sanctuary, where none can disturb me except for people who cut me off.
  The bird sanctuary has strict restrictions on visitors so the birds arent disturbed.
  The government granted sanctuary to the defector, protecting him from his former government.

Related words

• vari|varju
• paik