No. 17 in Latvian

tiek

The Latvian word "tiek" can mean "is being" or "gets" depending on the context.

In a sentence

Roku darbs tiek veikts rūpīgi.
The manual work is being done carefully.
In this sentence, 'tiek' is used to form the passive voice, indicating an ongoing action.
Viņi tiek sagaidīti ar aplausiem.
They are being welcomed with applause.
Here, 'tiek' is part of a structure indicating a passive construction.
Viņa tiek atzīta par labāko skolotāju.
She is recognized as the best teacher.
In this instance, 'tiek' signifies an acknowledgment in a formal or passive tone.

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