No. 233 in Latvian
ik
The Latvian word "ik" means "every" or "each."
In a sentence
Ik dienu es dodos pastaigā.
Every day I go for a walk.
In this sentence, 'ik' precedes 'dienu' (day) to mean 'every day', indicating regularity or repetition over days.
Ik vakaru mēs spēlējam kārtis.
Every evening we play cards.
Here, 'ik' before 'vakaru' (evening) expresses repetition, emphasizing a habitual action occurring each evening.
Ik pa brīdim viņš skatās pulkstenī.
From time to time, he looks at the clock.
In this usage, 'ik' forms part of the phrase 'ik pa brīdim' (from time to time), denoting occasional or intermittent actions.
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