No. 512 in Latvian
kļuva
"Became."
In a sentence
Viņš kļuva par ārstu pēc ilgiem studiju gadiem.
He became a doctor after years of study.
The word 'kļuva' indicates a transformation or achievement of a new state (becoming a doctor).
Laikapstākļi kļuva vēsāki, kad saule norietēja.
The weather became cooler as the sun set.
The word 'kļuva' represents a gradual change in the conditions (the cooling of the weather).
Pēc negadījuma viņš kļuva ļoti piesardzīgs.
After the accident, he became very cautious.
Here, 'kļuva' shows a shift in behavior or attitude (becoming cautious).
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