No. 188 in Latvian

ņemot

The Latvian word "ņemot" means "taking" in English.

In a sentence

Ņemot vērā jūsu ierosinājumu, mēs apsvērsim pārmaiņas.
Considering your proposal, we will evaluate the changes.
'Ņemot' is used here to mean 'considering', introducing the context for evaluating changes.
Mana māsa ir ļoti aizņemta, ņemot divus darbus.
My sister is very busy, taking on two jobs.
'Ņemot' is used here to mean 'taking on', relating to acquiring responsibilities.
Viņš uztur sev labu formu, ņemot visus vitamīnus katru dienu.
He keeps himself in good shape by taking all the vitamins every day.
'Ņemot' is used here to mean 'by taking', showing the method of maintaining health.

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