No. 92 in Latvian

baltijas

The Latvian word "baltijas" refers to "Baltic" (as in related to the Baltic region or the Baltic Sea).

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Baltijas jūra ir pazīstama ar savu skaistumu.
The Baltic Sea is known for its beauty.
Here, 'Baltijas' is used possessively to specify 'jūra' (sea), indicating 'The Baltic Sea'.
Baltijas valstis bieži sadarbojas ekonomikas jomā.
The Baltic States often cooperate in economic matters.
In this sentence, 'Baltijas' serves as an adjective modifying 'valstis' (states), referring to 'The Baltic States'.
Viņa piedalījās Baltijas starptautiskajā mūzikas festivālā.
She participated in the Baltic International Music Festival.
Here, 'Baltijas' is part of a proper noun, representing a specific entity, the 'Baltijas starptautiskais mūzikas festivāls' (Baltic International Music Festival).

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