No. 126 in Latvian
saeimas
The Latvian word "saeimas" refers to the "parliament" or "legislature."
In a sentence
Saeimas deputāti šodien pieņēma jaunu likumu.
The members of the parliament passed a new law today.
In this sentence, 'saeimas' is in the genitive case, showing possession or association with 'deputāti' (members). It refers to the members of the parliamentary institution.
Es piedalījos Saeimas organizētajā diskusijā.
I participated in the discussion organized by the parliament.
Here, 'saeimas' is again in the genitive case, used to indicate that the discussion is related to or organized by the parliament.
Vai tu seko jaunumiem par Saeimas vēlēšanām?
Do you follow the news about the parliament elections?
In this example, 'saeimas' modifies 'vēlēšanām' (elections) in the genitive case, specifying that these are elections for the parliament.
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