No. 399 in Latvian
iestāžu
The Latvian word "iestāžu" means "institutions" (genitive plural form).
In a sentence
Mūsdienās iestāžu vadītājiem jābūt labi sagatavotiem dažādām situācijām.
Nowadays, the leaders of the institutions must be well prepared for various situations.
Here, "iestāžu" is used as a genitive plural form referring to 'institutions', indicating possession.
Iestāžu darbinieki pulcējas uz ikmēneša sanāksmi.
The staff of the institutions gather for the monthly meeting.
In this context, "iestāžu" is again in the genitive plural, denoting a collective group belonging to institutions.
Valdība īsteno jaunu iestāžu reformu plānu.
The government is implementing a new plan for reforming institutions.
"Iestāžu" is used in the genitive plural to specify that the reform plan pertains to institutions.
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