No. 251 in Latvian
tiešām
"Really" or "indeed."
In a sentence
Es tiešām vēlos iemācīties spēlēt klavieres.
I truly want to learn to play the piano.
The word 'tiešām' is used here to emphasize the earnestness or sincerity of the desire.
Tiešām, man šķiet, ka šī filma ir lieliska.
Indeed, I think this movie is great.
In this sentence, 'tiešām' is used to affirm or agree with a statement or thought.
Tu tiešām domā, ka tas ir iespējams?
Do you really think that's possible?
Here, 'tiešām' is used to question the truthfulness or likelihood of a statement.
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