This is the 474th most frequent Latvian word.
bērna
The Latvian word "bērna" means "child's" (genitive singular form of "bērns").
Here, 'bērna' is the genitive case of 'bērns' (child), used to show possession of the drawings.
Bērna zīmējumi ir ļoti radoši.
The child's drawings are very creative.
In this sentence, 'bērna' is the genitive case, used to complement the noun 'smieklus' (laughter), indicating whose laughter.
Es dzirdu bērna smieklus dārzā.
I hear the child's laughter in the garden.
Here, 'bērna' serves as the genitive case to clarify the noun 'vajadzības' (needs), again implying possession or association.