No. 71 in Latvian
gadiem
"Years" (dative or instrumental plural form of "gads").
In a sentence
Mēs gaidījām šos svētkus daudzus gadus.
We waited for these celebrations for many years.
In this sentence, 'gadiem' is in the dative plural form and is used to denote the span of time over multiple years, showing duration.
Es mācījos šo instrumentu spēlēt gadiem.
I practiced playing this instrument for years.
Here, 'gadiem' emphasizes the extended period over which the activity occurred, highlighting the sustained effort and time involved.
Viņš to bija plānojis gadiem.
He had planned it for years.
In this example, 'gadiem' conveys the extended period of ongoing planning, adding weight to the dedication and time invested.
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