This is the 828th most frequent Latvian word.
drīkst
"Drīkst" means "may" or "is allowed to."
In this sentence, 'drīkstu' is used as the first person singular present tense of the verb 'drīkstēt', indicating permission or polite inquiry.
Vai es drīkstu ieiet šajā telpā?
May I enter this room?
Here, 'nedrīksti' is the second person singular negative present tense of 'drīkstēt', expressing prohibition.
Tu nedrīksti aizmirst par sapulci rīt.
You must not forget about the meeting tomorrow.
In this example, 'drīkstam' is the first person plural present tense of the verb 'drīkstēt', used to denote granted permission.