No. 469 in Latvian
šiem
The Latvian word "šiem" means "to these" or "for these" (dative plural form of "šis").
In a sentence
Es piegāju pie šiem cilvēkiem, lai parunātu.
I approached these people to talk.
The word 'šiem' is used in the dative plural form to indicate the indirect object 'these people' towards whom the action of approaching was directed.
Man patīk krāsas šiem ziediem.
I like the colors of these flowers.
The word 'šiem' is used in the dative plural form to express the possession or association of 'these flowers' with the colors being referred to.
Pievērsiet uzmanību šiem jautājumiem!
Pay attention to these questions!
The word 'šiem' is used in the dative plural form to emphasize the particular questions towards which attention is directed.
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