This is the 458th most frequent Estonian word.
loodab
"Loodab" means "hopes" in English.
Subject (He) is expressing an expectation about the weather.
Ta loodab, et ilm on homme ilus.
He hopes the weather will be nice tomorrow.
Here, the word conveys an expectation or wish towards others' wellbeing.
Meie õpetaja loodab alati oma õpilastele parimat.
Our teacher always wishes the best for her students.
It conveys the subject having expectations that might lead to disappointment.