No. 487 in Latvian
pienākumus
"Duties" or "responsibilities."
In a sentence
Viņam ir jāizpilda savi darba pienākumi.
He must fulfill his work duties.
The word 'pienākumi' is used here to refer to responsibilities or tasks associated with work.
Lūdzu, sadali pienākumus starp komandas biedriem vienlīdzīgi.
Please distribute the duties among the team members equally.
The word 'pienākumus' is used to indicate shared responsibilities within a group.
Vecāki māca bērniem viņu pienākumus pret ģimeni.
Parents teach children their obligations towards the family.
In this sentence, 'pienākumus' signifies moral or familial obligations.
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