No. 591 in Latvian
pašam
"Pašam" means "oneself" or "to oneself" in English, used to emphasize personal involvement or possession.
In a sentence
Man pašam jāizlemj, ko darīt tālāk.
I have to decide by myself what to do next.
In this sentence, 'pašam' emphasizes that the task of deciding is my own responsibility.
Tu pašam jābūt uzmanīgam, kad šķērso ielu.
You yourself must be careful when crossing the street.
Here, 'pašam' underscores the obligation of being careful directed specifically at the second person.
Es būšu lepns, ka to izdarīju pats sev pašam.
I will be proud that I did it by myself for myself.
In this usage, 'pašam' highlights a reflexive action, making the statement more emphatic and personal.
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