No. 271 in Latvian
ievērot
To observe, notice, or comply with.
In a sentence
Es ievēroju ceļa zīmes, braucot ar mašīnu.
I follow the road signs while driving.
Here, "ievērot" is used to mean "to follow" or "to adhere to", indicating compliance with rules or instructions.
Viņa ievēroja interesantu putnu parkā.
She noticed an interesting bird in the park.
In this context, "ievērot" means "to notice" or "to observe", referring to perceiving something with attention.
Pasniedzējs lūdza ievērot klusumu lasot.
The teacher asked to maintain silence while reading.
Here, "ievērot" is used to indicate "to maintain" or "to observe" a state or behavior, often implying respect for a rule or situation.
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