No. 117 in Latvian
ir
The Latvian word "ir" means "is" or "are" in English.
In a sentence
Es esmu students, un man ir grāmata.
I am a student, and I have a book.
In this sentence, 'ir' is used to indicate possession.
Šis ir labs piemērs.
This is a good example.
In this sentence, 'ir' functions as a linking verb indicating the state of being.
Ir svarīgi mācīties katru dienu.
It is important to study every day.
In this sentence, 'ir' is used impersonally to indicate existence or a state of being.
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