No. 815 in Latvian
šīm
The Latvian word "šīm" is the dative plural form of "šī," meaning "to these" (feminine).
In a sentence
Es atceros šīm dienām ļoti spilgti.
I remember these days very vividly.
The word 'šīm' is the dative plural form of the demonstrative pronoun 'šis', referring to specific days in the dative case due to the structure of the verb 'atcerēties' (to remember).
Lūdzu palīdzi šīm cilvēkiem atrast ceļu.
Please help these people find their way.
Here, 'šīm' is used in the dative plural form to agree with 'cilvēkiem' (people) as the indirect object of the verb 'palīdzi' (help).
Man nepatika garša šīm konfektēm.
I did not like the taste of these candies.
In this case, 'šīm' is again in the dative plural, describing 'konfektēm' (candies) which are indirectly referred to in the sentence regarding taste.
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