No. 842 in Estonian

väravat

The Estonian word "väravat" means "gate" or "goal" in English.

In a sentence

Meeskond lõi viimase minuti väravat.
The team scored a last-minute goal.
Here, 'väravat' is being used to mean 'goal' in the context of a score in sports.
Kunagi ei tohi võõra inimese väravat avada.
You should never open a stranger's gate.
In this sentence, 'väravat' refers to a physical gate in a literal sense.
Kõlas väravat sulgemise heli.
The sound of the gate closing was heard.
Here, 'väravat' again means 'gate', referencing the sound made when it is closed.

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