No. 348 in Latvian
nākamā
The Latvian word "nākamā" means "next" or "upcoming" (feminine form).
In a sentence
Nākamā diena būs saulaina.
The next day will be sunny.
In this sentence, 'nākamā' acts as an adjective modifying the noun 'diena' (day), specifying 'the next' day.
Es gaidu savu nākamo reizi, kad mēs tiksimies.
I am waiting for my next time to meet with you.
Here, 'nākamo' is the accusative form of 'nākamā', used to describe 'reizi' (time) as 'my next' time.
Nākamajā gadā mēs dosimies ceļojumā.
Next year, we will go on a trip.
In this context, 'nākamajā' is the locative form of 'nākamā', connected with 'gadā' (year) to denote 'in the next' year.
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