No. 662 in Latvian
ievērojot
"Observing," "considering," or "complying with."
In a sentence
Ievērojot ceļu satiksmes noteikumus, mēs izvairāmies no negadījumiem.
By following traffic rules, we avoid accidents.
The word "ievērojot" is used here as a gerund form and translates to "following" or "by adhering to" in English. It expresses compliance or adherence to traffic regulations.
Ievērojot skolotāja padomus, viņš uzlaboja savas zināšanas.
By taking into account the teacher's advice, he improved his knowledge.
Here, "ievērojot" translates to "considering" or "taking into account." It emphasizes the act of attentively following the teacher's guidance.
Viņš uzstājīgi lūdza ievērot klusumu bibliotēkā.
He insistently asked to maintain silence in the library.
In this case, "ievērot" is in its infinitive form, meaning "to observe" or "to maintain." It indicates respect or adherence to the concept of silence.
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