tikmēr

/ˈtik.mæːr/
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A basic Latvian expression meaning meanwhile; while.

Examples

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

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Meanings

Everyday meaning

adverb
everyday
neutral
Used in present-day Latvian to express meanwhile; while.

Examples

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

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Etymology

FAQ

What does tikmēr mean?

tikmēr means meanwhile; while.

Is tikmēr common?

Yes. It is common in present-day Latvian.

Is tikmēr formal?

It is neutral and suitable for ordinary conversation.

Should beginners learn tikmēr?

Yes. It is useful core Latvian vocabulary.

How is tikmēr used?

Use it when the situation calls for meanwhile; while.

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