This is the 749th most frequent Latvian word.
ek
The Latvian word "ek" is an interjection expressing surprise or emphasis, similar to "oh" or "ah" in English.
Here, 'ek' serves as an interjection, expressing surprise or admiration.
Ek, kāds skaists skats uz jūru!
Oh, what a beautiful view of the sea!
In this context, 'ek' functions as an emotive intensifier, attributing an emotional emphasis to the described action.
Viņš ek klausīja maniem vārdiem un devās prom.
He attentively listened to my words and left.
In this example, 'ek' is used to introduce a rhetorical question, enhancing its contemplative tone.