No. 160 in Latvian
atzina
"Atzina" in English means "recognition" or "acknowledgment."
In a sentence
Skolotāja atzina mana darba kvalitāti kā ļoti labu.
The teacher recognized the quality of my work as very good.
Here, 'atzina' is used as a verb in the past tense meaning 'recognized' or 'acknowledged.'
Atzinība vienmēr ir motivējoša, jo tā liecina par labu darbu.
Acknowledgment is always motivating as it signifies good work.
In this sentence, the root noun 'atzina' is used as 'Atzinība,' signifying 'acknowledgment' or 'recognition.'
Uzņēmums saņēma starptautisku atzinību par savām inovācijām.
The company received international recognition for its innovations.
Here, the noun 'atzina' is used in the context of 'recognition,' emphasizing praise or acknowledgment.
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