No. 352 in Latvian
šos
The Latvian word "šos" is the accusative plural form of "šis," meaning "these."
In a sentence
Es redzēju šos ziedus parkā.
I saw these flowers in the park.
The word 'šos' is used here as a demonstrative pronoun in the accusative case to modify 'ziedus' (flowers), indicating which specific flowers are being spoken about.
Man patīk šos saņemt dāvanās.
I like receiving these as gifts.
Here 'šos' stands as a pronoun in the accusative case, referring to unspecified items previously discussed, emphasizing that these are preferred as gifts.
Vai tu atceries šos cilvēkus no ballītes?
Do you remember these people from the party?
In this instance, 'šos' modifies 'cilvēkus' (people) and functions in the accusative case, specifying the particular people referenced.
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