darbs

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A term for work, covering employment, tasks, and any effortful activity.

Examples

  • Viņas darba stundas ir pilnas.
    Her work hours are full.
  • Mēs sākām jaunu darbu vakar.
    We started a new task yesterday.
  • Viņi meklē darbu citā pilsētā.
    They are looking for work in another city.
  • Šie darbi ir ļoti sarežģīti.
    These tasks are very complex.
  • Viņam ir jauns darbs.
    He has a new job.

Similar words

rīcība
pienākums
aizņemšanās
darbība
uzdevums
amats
nodarbošanās

Meanings

Usage

Use darbs for any activity that involves effort, such as a job, task, or work in general.

Common mistakes

The noun is not given an English -s; the correct Latvian plural is darbi, not darbs.

Etymology

From Old Latvian darbs, related to the verb darīt ‘to do’, originally meaning manual labour in agrarian settings.

FAQ

What does darbs mean?

darbs means work, a job, or a task that requires effort.

How do you form the plural of darbs?

The regular plural is darbi.

Can darbs be used for mental tasks as well as physical labour?

Yes, darbs covers both physical work and mental tasks.

What is the origin of darbs?

It comes from Old Latvian darbs, related to the verb darīt ‘to do’.

What are some synonyms for darbs?

Synonyms include nodarbošanās, amats, uzdevums, rīcība, darbība, pienākums, aizņemšanās.

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