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Meaning of vedel | Babel Free

Adjective CEFR C2 Specialized
ˈved̥el

Definitions

  1. liquid, fluid (not maintaining a definite shape, neither solid nor gaseous)
  2. boggy, swampy, marshy (ground)
  3. loose, slack; sluggish
    figuratively
  4. inept, lazy, weak-willed; timid
    figuratively

Examples

“aine vedel olek”

liquid state of a substance

“vedel mesi”

liquid honey

“vedel seep”

liquid soap

“Elavhõbe on vedel metall.”

Mercury is a liquid metal.

“Kui tainas on liiga vedel, tuleb lisada jahu.”

If the dough is too runny, add flour.

“See rohi teeb vere vedelamaks.”

This medication makes your blood thinner.

“Maapind on pehme ja vedel.”

The ground is soft and wet.

“vedelad lihased”

flabby muscles

“Igaüks võib hädaldada, mõni vedelam mees muud ei teegi.”

Anyone can complain, but some lazy people do nothing else.

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

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