This is the 990th most frequent Latvian word.
diena
The Latvian word "diena" means "day" in English.
Here, 'diena' is used as a noun representing a unit of time, specifically daytime.
Šodien ir saulaina diena.
Today is a sunny day.
In this sentence, 'diena' is used as an abstract noun referring to a specific moment or point in time.
Viņš gaida dienu, kad viss būs kārtībā.
He is waiting for the day when everything will be fine.
Here, 'diena' takes on a modified role, specifying the type of day, in this case, related to work.