No. 257 in Latvian
sociālās
"Social."
In a sentence
Sociālās prasmes ir būtiskas cilvēka attīstībā.
Social skills are essential for human development.
In this sentence, 'sociālās' is used as an adjective that modifies 'prasmes', denoting 'skills' that relate to social aspects.
Viņai bija jāpiedalās sociālās programmās.
She had to participate in social programs.
Here, 'sociālās' describes 'programmas', which are programs associated with society or communal welfare.
Sociālās problēmas ir jārisina efektīvi.
Social issues need to be addressed effectively.
In this case, 'sociālās' is modifying 'problēmas', referring to issues that pertain to social matters.
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