No. 969 in Latvian
a
The Latvian word "a" is a conjunction meaning "but" or "and."
In a sentence
Es gribu apmeklēt koncertu, a viņš negrib.
I want to attend the concert, but he does not want to.
The word 'a' here is used as a conjunction meaning 'but', indicating contrast between the two clauses.
Mums ir jāsteidzas, a citādi nokavēsim.
We need to hurry, otherwise we will be late.
In this sentence, 'a citādi' functions as 'otherwise', showing a consequence if the first clause is not acted upon.
Vai šī kleita ir zilā, a vai melnā krāsā?
Is this dress in blue, or in black color?
Here, 'a vai' is used to present an alternative, translating to 'or' in English.
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