No. 226 in Latvian
prezidenta
"Prezidenta" in English means "of the president" (possessive form).
In a sentence
Latvijas prezidenta runa bija iedvesmojoša.
The speech of the president of Latvia was inspiring.
Here, 'prezidenta' is the genitive singular form of 'prezidents,' showing possession or association with 'Latvia.'
Ēku rotā prezidenta portrets.
The building is decorated with the president's portrait.
Here, 'prezidenta' is used to denote that the portrait belongs to the 'president,' again using the genitive singular form to indicate belonging or association.
Valsts prezidenta uzdevums ir pārstāvēt valsti.
The president's duty is to represent the state.
In this usage, 'prezidenta' defines a role or position by indicating to whom the task or duty belongs, employing the genitive singular.
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