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soap opera

1 [ˈsəʊp ˌɒp.ər.ə] substantive

EKI Combined Dictionary 2026

Last modified 10.02.2025

Meanings

peamiselt suhteid käsitlev (sentimentaalne, melodramaatiline) televisioonisari, milles on palju tegelasi ja tegevusliine ning mida näidatakse hrl igal argipäeval
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Filmikunsti terminibaas Filmterm

ID 454182 Last modified 10.10.2023
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Domain screenwriting
  • popular long-running drama series, often melodramatic in nature. Originally sponsored by US soap powder manufacturers. (Lavandier, 2005)

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  • soap opera

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