No. 712 in Latvian
domāt
"Domāt" means "to think" in English.
In a sentence
Es domāju par rītdienu.
I am thinking about tomorrow.
Here, 'domāju' (the form of 'domāt' used) indicates a process of reflecting or considering about something.
Man ir jādomā par savu nākamo uzdevumu.
I need to think about my next task.
In this context, 'jādomā' (from 'domāt') expresses a necessity to contemplate or focus one's mind on something.
Lūdzu, domājiet pirms runājat.
Please think before you speak.
The form 'domājiet' (a command or polite request form of 'domāt') is used here to issue a recommendation or suggestion for consideration.
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