No. 277 in Latvian
ļauj
"Ļauj" means "allow" or "let" in English.
In a sentence
Lūdzu, ļauj man paskaidrot.
Please, let me explain.
In this sentence, 'ļauj' is used as a request to give permission or allow someone to do something.
Šis darba uzdevums ļauj praktizēt jaunas prasmes.
This task allows practicing new skills.
Here, 'ļauj' describes the capacity or possibility enabled by something or someone.
Es ļauju bērniem spēlēties dārzā.
I allow the children to play in the garden.
In this example, 'ļauj' signifies the grant of permission by someone to others.
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