No. 215 in Latvian
cena
Price
In a sentence
Šī grāmata maksā labu cenu.
This book has a good price.
The word 'cena' is used here to mean 'price', referring to the cost of an item.
Izmaksas ir viņas dzīves cena.
The expense is the price of her life.
In this context, 'cena' metaphorically represents the cost or consequences of something precious, such as life.
Studijas ārzemēs ir augsta cena, bet ir tā vērts.
Studying abroad is a high price, but it is worth it.
Here, 'cena' metaphorically indicates the sacrifices or resources needed for a significant achievement, emphasizing its value.
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