This is the 42nd most frequent Latvian word.
bez
"Bez" means "without" in English.
In this sentence, 'bez' functions as a preposition indicating the absence of something.
Es nevaru iedomāties dzīvi bez grāmatām.
I cannot imagine life without books.
In this example, 'bez' describes the lack of carrying or having an item.
Viņa parasti neatstāj māju bez lietussarga, pat skaidrā laikā.
She usually doesn't leave the house without an umbrella, even in clear weather.
Here, 'bez' is used to indicate actions or conditions that are not present or taking place.