No. 168 in Latvian

cilvēks

The Latvian word "cilvēks" means "person" or "human."

In a sentence

Es redzēju cilvēku parkā.
I saw a person in the park.
The word 'cilvēku' here refers to an individual, illustrating its use as a noun denoting a singular person.
Cilvēks spēj mīlēt un piedot.
A human can love and forgive.
The word 'cilvēks' is used in a general sense, representing humanity.
Tas ir labs cilvēks, kurš vienmēr palīdz citiem.
He is a good person who always helps others.
Here, 'cilvēks' describes someone with moral qualities, highlighting its use to characterize a person's nature.

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