No. 244 in Latvian
personu
The Latvian word "personu" means "persons" or "people" in English (accusative/genitive plural of "persona").
In a sentence
Es vēroju divas personas, kas runā klusā balsī.
I observed two persons speaking in a quiet voice.
The word 'personas' here is used as the genitive plural form of 'persona', specifying the individuals observed.
Lūdzu, uzrādiet savu personu apliecinošu dokumentu.
Please, present your identity document.
The word 'personu' here is used in the accusative singular to refer to 'persona' in the context of personal identity.
Darba sludinājumā tika norādīta viena persona, kas ir derīga šim amatam.
The job advertisement specified one person suitable for this position.
Here, 'persona' is utilized in nominative singular to denote one individual as part of a general statement.
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