No. 495 in Latvian

teic

"Teic" means "says" or "tells."

In a sentence

Viņš teic, ka rīt līs.
He says that it will rain tomorrow.
The word 'teic' is used as a verb meaning 'says' in this context, indicating reported speech.
Teic šo dzejoli vēlreiz!
Recite this poem once more!
Here, 'teic' functions as an imperative verb form, commanding someone to recite or state.
Dziesmā viņa teic par mīlestību.
In the song, she speaks about love.
In this sentence, 'teic' takes on the meaning of 'speaks' or 'expresses,' describing a poetic or artistic expression.

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