No. 840 in Latvian
lielas
The Latvian word "lielas" means "big" or "large" in English (feminine plural form).
In a sentence
Viņai ir lielas acis.
She has big eyes.
The word 'lielas' here describes the adjective 'big,' agreeing in number and gender with the feminine plural noun 'acis' (eyes).
Tas bija liels prieks satikties.
It was a great pleasure to meet.
In this sentence, the word 'liels' ('great') is used in the masculine singular form to convey the significance of 'pleasure,' a masculine noun.
Lielas pārmaiņas notika pilsētā.
Significant changes occurred in the city.
Here, 'lielas' ('significant') modifies the feminine plural noun 'pārmaiņas' (changes), agreeing in gender and number.
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