This is the 134th most frequent Latvian word.
dienesta
The Latvian word "dienesta" translates to "service" or "duty" in English, often referring to official or professional service.
Here, 'dienestā' refers to the concept of 'service,' especially in a governmental or organizational context.
Es strādāju valsts dienestā.
I work in a state service.
In this sentence, 'dienesta' describes an object (in this case, a car) that is associated with or designated for service-related tasks.
Darbinieki izmanto dienesta automašīnu darbam pilsētā.
Employees use the service car for city work.
Here, 'dienestu' signifies a specific type of obligatory or voluntary service, in this case, military service.