No. 858 in Latvian

prieku

"Prieku" in English means "joy" or "happiness."

In a sentence

Ar prieku dodos uz koncertu.
I am going to the concert with joy.
"Prieku" is used in the instrumental case to describe the manner of action, indicating the joy with which the subject performs the action.
Viņa sejā parādījās prieku.
Joy appeared on her face.
"Prieku" appears as an object of the verb, demonstrating a state or emotion manifesting in the subject.
Es vienmēr jūtu prieku, kad redzu savu draugu.
I always feel joy when I see my friend.
"Prieku" is the direct object of the verb, expressing an emotion the subject experiences.

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