No. 260 in Latvian
tukuma
The Latvian word "Tukuma" does not have a standalone meaning; it is typically a proper noun referring to "Tukums," a town in Latvia.
In a sentence
Es dzīvoju Tukumā.
I live in Tukums.
In this sentence, "Tukumā" is the locative case of "Tukums," which is a town name in Latvia. This form signifies the location where the action takes place.
Viņš ieradās no Tukuma.
He arrived from Tukums.
Here, "no Tukuma" demonstrates the genitive case, showing origin or direction from the location "Tukums."
Mēs dosimies uz Tukumu rīt.
We will go to Tukums tomorrow.
In this usage, "uz Tukumu" uses the accusative case, shows the destination towards which the action of going is directed.
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