Meaning of valge laev | Babel Free
ˈvɑlɡ̊e lɑe̯vDefinitions
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see valge, laev.
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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.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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