No. 157 in Latvian
vēlas
The Latvian word "vēlas" means "wants" or "desires" in English.
In a sentence
Viņš vēlas doties ceļojumā.
He wishes to go on a trip.
Here, 'vēlas' expresses a desire or a wish that someone has.
Ja viņa vēlas, mēs varam atlikt sapulci.
If she wants, we can postpone the meeting.
In this sentence, 'vēlas' is used to indicate a conditional choice or intention.
Man šķiet, ka Jānis nemaz nevēlas piedalīties sacensībās.
It seems to me that Jānis does not even wish to participate in the competition.
'Vēlas' here signifies a lack of interest or desire.
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