dienā

In a sentence

• Es dienā parasti strādāju astoņas stundas.

  I usually work eight hours a day.

  Here, 'dienā' is used to mean 'in a day' or 'per day,' indicating the time span.

• Saule spīdēja visu dienu un kļuva īpaši silts pēcpusdienā.

  The sun shone all day, and it became especially warm in the afternoon.

  In this sentence, 'dienā' refers to 'in the afternoon,' a specific time within the day.

• Teiksimies tikties brīvdienā, kad mums būs brīvs laiks.

  Let's arrange to meet on a day off when we are free.

  Here, 'dienā' is part of the word 'brīvdienā,' referring to 'on a day off' (holiday).