This is the 77th most frequent Latvian word.
gadījumā
"In case" or "if."
Here, 'gadījumā' is used to introduce a conditional situation or a contingency.
Gadījumā, ja līst lietus, paņem lietussargu.
In case it rains, take an umbrella.
In this sentence, 'gadījumā' is used to specify an occurrence or a specific situation.
Gadījumā, kad viņš ieradās mājās, bija jau vēls.
At the moment he arrived home, it was already late.
Here, 'gadījumā' refers to a specific instance or a particular situation.