No. 873 in Latvian
ugunsgrēks
"Ugunsgrēks" means "fire" or "conflagration" (an uncontrolled fire).
In a sentence
Pilsētā izcēlās liels ugunsgrēks.
A large fire broke out in the city.
The word "ugunsgrēks" is used here to denote an actual fire disaster causing destruction, emphasizing its meaning as an uncontrolled blaze.
Ugunsgrēks savvaļas platībās bija grūti apdzēšams.
The wildfire in the wilderness was difficult to extinguish.
In this sentence, "ugunsgrēks" specifically refers to a wildfire, showcasing its use in describing fire events in natural environments.
Diskusija kļuva tik sīva, ka to varēja salīdzināt ar ugunsgrēku.
The discussion became so intense that it could have been compared to a fire.
Here, "ugunsgrēks" is used metaphorically to compare the intensity of the discussion to the destructiveness of a fire.
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