No. 132 in Latvian
vismaz
"Vismaz" means "at least" in English.
In a sentence
Man vajag vismaz divas stundas, lai pabeigtu mājasdarbus.
I need at least two hours to finish the homework.
Vismaz is used here to specify a minimum quantity or time required.
Ja mēs nevaram visu, tad vismaz daļu no tā paveicām.
If we cannot do everything, then at least part of it was done.
Vismaz is used here to indicate a concession or a minimum achievement under less than ideal circumstances.
Vismaz mums nebija jāsamazina darbinieku skaitu.
At least we did not have to reduce the number of employees.
Vismaz is used here to express relief or a positive aspect in an otherwise challenging situation.
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