novērst

/nuɔˈvæːrst/
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A basic Latvian expression meaning to prevent or avert.

Examples

  • Es dzirdēju novērst ikdienas sarunā.
    I heard to prevent or avert in an everyday conversation.
  • Viņa pareizi lietoja novērst teikumā.
    She used to prevent or avert correctly in a sentence.
  • Lūdzu, izlasi piemēru ar novērst.
    Please read the example with to prevent or avert.
  • Mēs šodien mācāmies novērst.
    We are learning to prevent or avert today.
  • Skolotāja uzrakstīja novērst uz tāfeles.
    The teacher wrote to prevent or avert on the board.

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Meanings

Everyday meaning

verb
everyday
neutral
Used in present-day Latvian to express to prevent or avert.

Examples

  • Skolotāja uzrakstīja novērst uz tāfeles.
    The teacher wrote to prevent or avert on the board.
  • Es dzirdēju novērst ikdienas sarunā.
    I heard to prevent or avert in an everyday conversation.
  • Lūdzu, izlasi piemēru ar novērst.
    Please read the example with to prevent or avert.
  • Mēs šodien mācāmies novērst.
    We are learning to prevent or avert today.
  • Viņa pareizi lietoja novērst teikumā.
    She used to prevent or avert correctly in a sentence.

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Etymology

FAQ

What does novērst mean?

novērst means to prevent or avert.

Is novērst common?

Yes. It is common in present-day Latvian.

Is novērst formal?

It is neutral and suitable for ordinary conversation.

Should beginners learn novērst?

Yes. It is useful core Latvian vocabulary.

How is novērst used?

Use it when the situation calls for to prevent or avert.

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