No. 427 in Latvian
jauns
"Jauns" means "new" or "young" in English.
In a sentence
Šis ir mans jauns mājas darbs.
This is my new homework.
Here, 'jauns' is used as an adjective to describe something recently created or received.
Es satiku jauns skolotāju skolā.
I met a young teacher at school.
In this sentence, 'jauns' is used as an adjective to describe the teacher as having young age.
Es jūtos jauns un enerģisks šodien.
I feel young and energetic today.
Here, 'jauns' is used metaphorically to express a state of feeling youthful or rejuvenated.
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