No. 460 in Latvian
proti
The Latvian word "proti" means "namely" or "that is (to say)."
In a sentence
Es māku vairākas svešvalodas, proti, angļu, vācu un franču.
I know several foreign languages, namely, English, German, and French.
The word 'proti' introduces a specifying example or elaboration, commonly translated as 'namely' or 'that is'.
Viņš ir ļoti talantīgs, proti, viņš raksta dzeju un komponē mūziku.
He is very talented, specifically, he writes poetry and composes music.
Here, 'proti' is used for clarification and elaboration, revealing details about the earlier statement.
Ja Tu vēlies ceļot, proti, apmeklēt citas valsts, tev vajadzētu iegūt pasi.
If you want to travel, that is, visit other countries, you should obtain a passport.
In this context, 'proti' clarifies and provides a more specific interpretation of a potentially broad concept.
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