No. 504 in Latvian
brīža
The Latvian word "brīža" means "moment" or "instant" (genitive singular form of "brīdis").
In a sentence
Šī filma no pirmā brīža mani aizrāva.
This movie captivated me from the first moment.
Here, the word 'brīža' is a genitive singular form of 'brīdis,' meaning 'moment,' used to indicate a specific point in time.
No šī brīža sākšu trenēties regulāri.
From this moment, I will begin training regularly.
In this example, 'brīža' conveys a starting point in time, emphasizing the change or commencement of an action.
Viņš kavējās uz pāris brīža dēļ.
He was late due to a few moments.
The term 'brīža' here refers to a short duration of time, illustrating its use in expressing brevity.
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