No. 984 in Latvian
augstskolu
"Augstskolu" in English means "higher education institution" or "university."
In a sentence
Viņa iestājās augstskolā, lai studētu medicīnu.
She enrolled in a higher education institution to study medicine.
The word 'augstskolā' is used in its locative case, indicating the location where the action is taking place.
Pēc augstskolas absolvēšanas viņa sāka strādāt slimnīcā.
After graduating from university, she started working at a hospital.
The word 'augstskolas' is used in its genitive case, describing the completion of studies.
Tev vajadzētu apsvērt iespēju stāties augstskolā nākamgad.
You should consider enrolling in a higher education institution next year.
The word 'augstskolā' is used in its locative case again, discussing the possibility of enrollment.
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