No. 866 in Latvian
spēku
The Latvian word "spēku" translates to "strength" or "force" in English.
In a sentence
Es mācījos intensīvi, tāpēc man nebija spēku izklaidēm.
I studied intensively, so I did not have strength left for entertainment.
"spēku" is used in the accusative plural form of "spēks," meaning physical or mental strength, emphasizing exhaustion or lack of energy.
Viņš smēlās spēku no dabas skatiem.
He drew strength from the views of nature.
Here, "spēku" denotes inner or emotional strength, highlighting an abstract or motivational aspect of the word.
Strādājot kopā, mēs apvienojam savus spēkus.
By working together, we combine our strengths.
The word "spēkus" (accusative plural of "spēks") refers to collective physical or metaphorical strength gathered for a joint effort.
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