No. 292 in Latvian
dienās
The Latvian word "dienās" means "in the days" or "during the days."
In a sentence
Vasaras dienās saule spīd spoži.
In summer days, the sun shines brightly.
In this sentence, 'dienās' is used to denote time periods, specifically days in the season of summer.
Agrās rudens dienās vējš ir dzestrs.
In early autumn days, the wind is brisk.
Here, 'dienās' refers to specific instances of days during early autumn, emphasizing weather or condition.
Garās ziemas dienās cilvēki meklē siltumu.
During long winter days, people seek warmth.
In this example, 'dienās' highlights the nature of days from winter as being long, often focusing on the conditions or experiences during that time.
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