No. 134 in Latvian
dienesta
The Latvian word "dienesta" translates to "service" or "duty" in English, often referring to official or professional service.
In a sentence
Es strādāju valsts dienestā.
I work in a state service.
Here, 'dienestā' refers to the concept of 'service,' especially in a governmental or organizational context.
Darbinieki izmanto dienesta automašīnu darbam pilsētā.
Employees use the service car for city work.
In this sentence, 'dienesta' describes an object (in this case, a car) that is associated with or designated for service-related tasks.
Viņš beidza militāro dienestu pagājušajā gadā.
He finished his military service last year.
Here, 'dienestu' signifies a specific type of obligatory or voluntary service, in this case, military service.
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