No. 522 in Latvian
redz
The Latvian word "redz" means "sees" in English.
In a sentence
Viņš redz sauli rietam.
He sees the sun setting.
Here, "redz" is used as an active verb meaning "sees" in present tense.
Viņa nevēlas, ka kāds redz viņu raudam.
She doesn't want anyone to see her crying.
In this context, "redz" functions as a verb indicating perceiving or noticing an action or state.
Redz, dzīvē bieži vien mēdz būt pārsteigumi.
You see, life often brings surprises.
In this example, "Redz" serves as an interjection or discourse marker to draw attention or emphasize a point.
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