No. 787 in Latvian
paliek
"Paliek" means "stays" or "remains" in English.
In a sentence
Laika gaitā atmiņas paliek spilgtākas.
Over time, the memories become more vivid.
Here, 'paliek' is used to indicate the process of transformation over time.
Vecie pieraksti vēl paliek plauktā.
The old notes still remain on the shelf.
In this context, 'paliek' denotes the state of remaining or staying in a specific location.
Paliek skaidrs, ka jautājums ir sarežģīts.
It becomes clear that the question is complex.
Here, 'paliek' is used to describe the process of realization or understanding.
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