Use darbs for any activity that involves effort, such as a job, task, or work in general.
Use darbs for any activity that involves effort, such as a job, task, or work in general.
The noun is not given an English -s; the correct Latvian plural is darbi, not darbs.
From Old Latvian darbs, related to the verb darīt ‘to do’, originally meaning manual labour in agrarian settings.
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.