No. 578 in Latvian
atpakaļ
"Atpakaļ" means "back" or "return" in English.
In a sentence
Es pagāju divus soļus atpakaļ.
I took two steps back.
The word 'atpakaļ' is used to indicate a direction, specifically going backward.
Es nācu pie tevis, bet tad atgriezos atpakaļ.
I came towards you but then returned back.
The word 'atpakaļ' reinforces the action of returning, though it's often redundant in translation.
Šo preci nevar atdot atpakaļ.
This item cannot be returned back.
Here, 'atpakaļ' denotes the return of an item to its original place or owner.
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