No. 845 in Latvian
namu
The Latvian word "namu" means "houses" (accusative plural form of "nams").
In a sentence
Es dzīvoju pie jūras krasta īpašā namā.
I live in a special house by the sea shore.
Here, the word 'namā' is the locative singular form, indicating the location where the subject is living.
Pilsētā cēla vairākus jaunus namus.
Several new buildings were constructed in the city.
In this sentence, 'namus' is the accusative plural form, showing the object of the action of construction.
Senioru namā ir liela bibliotēka.
In the senior home, there is a large library.
The term 'namā' is used in the locative singular to specify the location, in this case, a senior residence.
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