No. 144 in Latvian
kopumā
"Overall" or "in general."
In a sentence
Kopumā šis atvaļinājums bija ļoti izdevies.
Overall, this vacation was very successful.
Here, 'kopumā' is used to summarize the overall sentiment or result of the vacation.
Viņi kopumā ir draudzīgi cilvēki, kaut arī dažreiz var būt strikti.
They are overall friendly people, even though sometimes they can be strict.
In this sentence, 'kopumā' is used to describe the general characteristic of the people, allowing for exceptions.
Pārskats par darbu kopumā bija pozitīvs ar dažiem ieteikumiem.
The review of the work overall was positive with some recommendations.
Here, 'kopumā' indicates the general assessment of the work, taking the entirety into account.
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