No. 937 in Latvian
pienākums
Obligation or duty.
In a sentence
Tas ir mans pienākums palīdzēt saviem draugiem.
It is my duty to help my friends.
Here, 'pienākums' is used to express a moral obligation or responsibility.
Katram pilsonim ir pienākums piedalīties vēlēšanās.
Every citizen has a duty to participate in elections.
In this sentence, 'pienākums' refers to a civic responsibility.
Skolotāja pienākums ir nodrošināt kvalitatīvu izglītību skolēniem.
The teacher's duty is to provide quality education to students.
Here, 'pienākums' describes a professional or occupational responsibility.
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