No. 421 in Latvian

darbus

The Latvian word "darbus" is the accusative plural form of "darbs," meaning "works" or "tasks" in English.

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Mēs pabeidzām visus mājas darbus.
We finished all homework.
Here, 'darbus' is used to refer to 'assignments' within the phrase 'mājas darbus' (homework).
Viņi organizēja komunālos darbus pilsētā.
They organized communal works in the city.
In this context, 'darbus' is applied to specific works of communal labor or tasks.
Viņš veica remontdarbus savā mājā.
He performed renovation works in his house.
'Darbus' refers to 'remontdarbus', which means renovation tasks or works.

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