This is the 71st most frequent Latvian word.
gadiem
"Years" (dative or instrumental plural form of "gads").
In this example, 'gadiem' conveys the extended period of ongoing planning, adding weight to the dedication and time invested.
Viņš to bija plānojis gadiem.
He had planned it for years.
Here, 'gadiem' emphasizes the extended period over which the activity occurred, highlighting the sustained effort and time involved.
Es mācījos šo instrumentu spēlēt gadiem.
I practiced playing this instrument for years.
In this sentence, 'gadiem' is in the dative plural form and is used to denote the span of time over multiple years, showing duration.