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Meaning of valge laev | Babel Free

Phrase CEFR B2
ˈvɑlɡ̊e lɑe̯v

Definitions

  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see valge, laev.
  2. an external saviour that is hoped to arrive
    idiomatic

Examples

“valget laeva ootama”

to hope for something in vain

“Ta ei olnud valge laeva ootaja nagu enamus.”

He wasn't waiting for a white ship like most people were.

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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