This is the 827th most frequent Latvian word.
dienestā
"In service" or "on duty."
In this sentence, the word 'dienestā' refers to being in a specific kind of public or institutional service.
Viņš strādā dienestā kā policists.
He works in the service as a policeman.
Here, 'dienestā' denotes being part of military or obligatory service.
Es pavadīju divus gadus militārajā dienestā.
I spent two years in military service.
In this case, 'dienestā' indicates being actively engaged or on duty in a role at a job.