No. 280 in Latvian
ielā
"Ielā" means "in the street" in English.
In a sentence
Grāmatu veikals atrodas Brīvības ielā.
The bookstore is located on Freedom Street.
The word 'ielā' here denotes the street where the bookstore is, showing location.
Es dzīvoju Rīgas centrā, Brīvības ielā.
I live in the center of Riga, on Freedom Street.
'Ielā' indicates the street where the person lives, expressing their residential address.
Mēs satikām draugus pastaigājoties pa Brīvības ielā.
We met friends while walking along Freedom Street.
'Ielā' is used to describe the street being traversed, indicating the place of action.
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