No. 149 in Latvian
valstīm
"Valstīm" means "for countries" or "to countries" (dative plural form of "valsts").
In a sentence
Baltijas valstīm ir daudz kopīga.
Baltic states have much in common.
Here, 'valstīm' is the dative plural form of 'valsts.' It is used to indicate 'for the states' in the sense of 'pertaining to the states.'
ES programmas sniedz atbalstu visām Eiropas valstīm.
EU programs provide support to all European countries.
In this sentence, 'valstīm' is again in the dative plural, implying that the action (providing support) is directed toward the countries.
Valstīm nepieciešama sadarbība, lai risinātu globālas problēmas.
Countries need cooperation to address global issues.
Here, 'valstīm' indicates the indirect object of the necessity stem, showing what is in need of cooperation.
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