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.
It conveys the subject having expectations that might lead to disappointment.
Kui ta loodab liiga palju, võib ta pettuda.
If he hopes too much, he might become disappointed.
Here, the word conveys an expectation or wish towards others' wellbeing.