No. 614 in Latvian
būvniecības
The Latvian word "būvniecības" translates to "construction" in English.
In a sentence
Būvniecības nozare Latvijā pēdējā laikā strauji attīstās.
The construction industry in Latvia has recently been developing rapidly.
In this sentence, "būvniecības" is the genitive form of "būvniecība" (construction), used to specify the domain (industry).
Būvniecības materiāli ir ļoti svarīgi ēku celtniecībai.
Construction materials are very important for building structures.
Here, "būvniecības" qualifies the noun "materiāli" (materials), forming a genitive case that describes what type of materials are being referred to.
Viņi strādāja pie jaunas būvniecības projekta izstrādes.
They worked on the development of a new construction project.
In this context, "būvniecības" modifies "projekta" (project), indicating the project's purpose or area of focus.
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