No. 779 in Latvian
loma
The Latvian word "loma" means "role" or "part" in English.
In a sentence
Šajā filmā viņš spēlē galveno lomu.
In this movie, he plays the main role.
The word 'lomu' here is in accusative singular form, referring to a 'role' in a performance or story.
Skolotājam ir svarīga loma izglītības procesā.
The teacher has an important role in the education process.
In this sentence, 'loma' is in nominative singular form, indicating a figurative role or function in an activity or system.
Savās attiecībās viņi bieži maiņa lomas.
In their relationship, they often switch roles.
Here, 'lomas' is in accusative plural form, referring to positions or roles assumed by people, especially when they interchange them.
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