No. 112 in Latvian

izglītības

"Education."

In a sentence

Izglītības sistēma Latvijā tiek pastāvīgi pilnveidota.
The education system in Latvia is constantly being improved.
The word 'izglītības' here acts as a noun in the genitive case, describing the 'system' that pertains to 'education'.
Izglītības ieguvēji gūst jaunas zināšanas un prasmes.
Education recipients gain new knowledge and skills.
Here 'izglītības' describes 'recipients' and signifies those acquiring education, with 'education' in the possessive sense.
Izglītības jautājumā būs svarīgi sasniegt vienotu viedokli.
On the topic of education, it will be important to reach a unified opinion.
'Izglītības' functions as an adjective-equivalent in this context, defining the 'topic' related to 'education'.

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