No. 547 in Latvian
konkursa
The Latvian word "konkursa" means "contest" or "competition" in English.
In a sentence
Es piedalījos matemātikas konkursa finālā.
I participated in the mathematics contest final.
Here, "konkursa" refers to the context of a competitive event (contest).
Konkursa uzdevumi bija ļoti sarežģīti.
The contest's tasks were very challenging.
In this case, "konkursa" functions as a possessive linked to the tasks of the contest.
Man patika konkursa atmosfēra, jo tā bija ļoti motivējoša.
I liked the atmosphere of the contest because it was very motivating.
Here, "konkursa" describes the atmosphere associated with the contest.
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