This is the 892nd most frequent Estonian word.
laval
"On stage."
In this context, 'laval' refers to being physically present on the stage as a location.
Näitleja seisis enesekindlalt laval.
The actor stood confidently on the stage.
In this instance, 'lava' is used metaphorically to imply a stage of life or an arena of actions, and 'laval' would similarly mean 'on this stage' metaphorically.
Arutelu teemal 'elu on kui lava' tekitas palju mõtteid.
The discussion on the topic 'life is like a stage' provoked many thoughts.
Here, 'laval' again denotes a physical stage where someone's performance took place.