No. 74 in Latvian
viena
"Viena" in English means "one" (feminine form) or "alone."
In a sentence
Šī ir viena māja, kuru mēs vēlamies iegādāties.
This is one house that we want to buy.
The word 'viena' is used to mean 'one', emphasizing a specific instance from potential multiples.
Viņa ir viena no labākajiem spēlētājiem komandā.
She is one of the best players on the team.
Here, 'viena' is used in the phrase 'viena no' to signify 'one of', indicating inclusion in a set.
Tajā vakarā viņa jutās pavisam viena.
That evening, she felt completely alone.
In this sentence, 'viena' conveys 'alone', describing an emotional or physical state of isolation.
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