This is the 133rd most frequent Latvian word.
būtiski
"Essentially" or "significantly."
Here, "būtiski" functions as an adverb describing the necessity of understanding.
Būtiski ir saprast, kā sekmīgi izpildīt uzdevumus.
It is essential to understand how to accomplish tasks successfully.
In this context, "būtiski" is utilized as an adverb to denote the significant degree of change made.
Viņš būtiski mainīja diskusijas virzienu.
He significantly changed the direction of the discussion.
In this sentence, "būtiski" is used as an adverb to emphasize the degree of importance of the question.