Meaning of leil | Babel Free

Definitions

1. steam or vapour created from water being thrown on a hot surface
2. heat
3. soul, spirit
4. life, life-force

Examples

“Kas saunas leili oli?”

Was there any vapour in the sauna?

“Päike vajub alla, aga siia on pidama jäänud pisut lõunaaegset leili.”

The sun is setting, but here there is some midday heat left.

“heitis leili välja”

his soul left the body

“Näe – käsi lüüakse otsast – elad veel ning saad naerdagi. Aga kui pea on ära, on leil läbi.”

If the hand is chopped off, you will still laugh. but if it is your head, then your life is over.

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