No. 800 in Latvian

skar

The Latvian word "skar" means "touches" or "affects" in English.

In a sentence

Šī tēma skar daudzus cilvēkus.
This topic affects many people.
The word "skar" is used as a verb meaning "affects" or "touches upon".
Šis jautājums skar politiku un ekonomiku.
This question involves politics and economics.
Here, "skar" is used to signify "concerns" or "involves" different areas or fields.
Viņš skar ģitāras stīgas ar pirkstiem.
He touches the strings of the guitar with his fingers.
In this sentence, "skar" indicates a physical action of "touching" or "making contact with".

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