No. 128 in Latvian

spēkā

In English, "spēkā" means "in force" or "in effect."

In a sentence

Likums stājās spēkā šodien.
The law came into force today.
'Spēkā' signifies 'in force', denoting the activation or effect of the law from this point forward.
Svarīgi likt jaunajiem noteikumiem spēkā pēc iespējas ātrāk.
It is important to put the new regulations into force as soon as possible.
'Spēkā' is used to indicate the implementation or activation of the regulations.
Vai šis piedāvājums ir vēl spēkā?
Is this offer still valid?
'Spēkā' implies the current validity or applicability of the offer.

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