No. 116 in Latvian
valstu
"Valstu" is the genitive plural form of "valsts," meaning "of countries" or "of states."
In a sentence
Valstu karogi plīvoja vējā.
The flags of the countries were flying in the wind.
In this sentence, 'valstu' is the genitive plural form of 'valsts' (country), indicating possession ('of the countries').
Katras valstu grupas kultūra ir unikāla.
The culture of each group of countries is unique.
Here, 'valstu' in the genitive plural form describes the grouping concept ('group of countries').
Valstu robežas tika pārrakstītas pēc kara.
The borders of countries were redrawn after the war.
'Valstu' in this context signifies that the borders are related to multiple countries (in a possessive sense).
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