No. 718 in Latvian
krīze
"Crisis."
In a sentence
Ekonomiskā krīze ir ietekmējusi daudzas ģimenes.
The economic crisis has affected many families.
Here, 'krīze' is used in the context of an economic or social phenomenon impacting individuals or groups.
Pasaules valstu vadītāji cenšas atrisināt klimata krīzi.
The world leaders are trying to resolve the climate crisis.
In this sentence, 'krīze' pertains to an environmental issue, highlighting its serious and emergent nature.
Viņš šobrīd piedzīvo personīgu krīzi.
He is currently experiencing a personal crisis.
This example uses 'krīze' to describe an individual's internal or mental challenge or difficulty.
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