nebūt

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An advanced Latvian term meaning by no means; not at all.

Examples

  • Vārdnīcā šķirklis ir “nebūt”.
    nebūt: by no means; not at all.
  • Lasītājs pēc konteksta saprata “nebūt” nozīmi.
    The reader understood nebūt as by no means; not at all.
  • Šajā kontekstā “nebūt” nav aizstājams ar ikdienišķu sinonīmu.
    In this context nebūt has the precise sense by no means; not at all.
  • Redaktors pārbaudīja vārda “nebūt” lietojumu.
    The editor checked the usage of nebūt: by no means; not at all.
  • Mūsdienu tekstos “nebūt” lieto ar šo nozīmi.
    An advanced Latvian term meaning by no means; not at all.

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Meanings

Advanced meaning

adverb
emphasis
neutral
In present-day Latvian this denotes by no means; not at all.

Examples

  • Mūsdienu tekstos “nebūt” lieto ar šo nozīmi.
    An advanced Latvian term meaning by no means; not at all.
  • Vārdnīcā šķirklis ir “nebūt”.
    nebūt: by no means; not at all.
  • Redaktors pārbaudīja vārda “nebūt” lietojumu.
    The editor checked the usage of nebūt: by no means; not at all.
  • Šajā kontekstā “nebūt” nav aizstājams ar ikdienišķu sinonīmu.
    In this context nebūt has the precise sense by no means; not at all.
  • Lasītājs pēc konteksta saprata “nebūt” nozīmi.
    The reader understood nebūt as by no means; not at all.

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Etymology

FAQ

What does nebūt mean?

nebūt means by no means; not at all.

What register does nebūt have?

Its register is neutral.

Is nebūt current Latvian?

Yes. It is attested in present-day Latvian reference sources.

How should nebūt be learned?

Learn it as a complete lexical unit with its stated meaning.

Where is nebūt used?

It is associated especially with emphasis.

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