No. 445 in Latvian
algu
The Latvian word "algu" means "salary" or "wage" in English.
In a sentence
Kompānija piedāvā algu palielinājumu.
The company offers a salary increase.
In this sentence, 'algu' (salary) is used in its accusative plural form, referring to a tangible concept, as the direct object of the action.
Es strādāju šeit, lai nopelnītu algu.
I work here to earn a salary.
Here, 'algu' (salary) is in its accusative singular form, stressing the goal or reason for working.
Algu izmaksas ir paredzētas nākamnedēļ.
The salary payments are scheduled for next week.
In this case, 'algu' appears in its genitive plural form, indicating possession or relatedness to the costs being discussed.
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