No. 696 in Latvian
krievija
"Krievija" means "Russia" in English.
In a sentence
Krievija ir liela valsts.
Russia is a large country.
In this sentence, 'Krievija' is used as a proper noun representing the country, Russia.
Viņš dzīvo netālu no Krievijas robežas.
He lives near the border of Russia.
Here, 'Krievijas' is the possessive form of 'Krievija,' indicating something belonging to or associated with Russia.
Es uzzināju daudz par Krievijas kultūru vēstures stundās.
I learned a lot about Russian culture in history classes.
In this case, 'Krievijas' again is the possessive form, used to describe the culture belonging to Russia.
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