No. 689 in Latvian
zināšanas
Knowledge.
In a sentence
Manas zināšanas matemātikā ir labas.
My knowledge in mathematics is good.
Here, 'zināšanas' is used to denote the speaker's expertise or understanding in the field of mathematics.
Viņš vēlas paplašināt savas zināšanas bioloģijā.
He wants to expand his knowledge in biology.
In this sentence, 'zināšanas' represents the subject's desire to increase their understanding or information in biology.
Mazās zināšanas var būt bīstamas, ja netiek izmantotas pareizi.
Small amounts of knowledge can be dangerous if not used properly.
Here, 'zināšanas' emphasizes the general concept or scope of acquiring information or understanding, reflecting on its potential consequences.
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