No. 234 in Latvian
labāk
"Labāk" means "better" in English.
In a sentence
Es gribu skriet ātrāk un būt labāk jebkurā sporta veidā.
I want to run faster and be better in any sport.
Here, 'labāk' is used as a comparative form of 'labs', signifying an improved or better state or skill.
Vai tu nejūties labāk pēc atpūtas?
Do you feel better after the rest?
In this sentence, 'labāk' is used to indicate an improved condition or feeling, especially related to health or well-being.
Labāk mēs sāksim agri, lai izvairītos no sastrēguma.
It's better if we start early to avoid the traffic.
Here, 'labāk' is used to suggest a preferable course of action, working as an adverbial phrase to recommend or prioritize.
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