No. 593 in Latvian

platībā

"Platībā" means "in area" or "in extent" in English.

In a sentence

Mežu platībā Latvijā ir pieaugusi.
The forest area in Latvia has increased.
In this sentence, 'platībā' refers to 'area' or 'extent' when discussing the geographical measure of forests.
Dzīvoklis ir lielā platībā.
The apartment has a large area.
Here, 'platībā' specifies the measurable size or area of the apartment floor plan.
Lauksaimniecības platībā ir samazinājusies darbība.
The activity in the agricultural area has decreased.
In this instance, 'platībā' denotes a sector or region within a larger context, specifically related to agriculture.

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