This is the 608th most frequent Latvian word.
gan
The Latvian word "gan" can mean "both," "as well as," or "indeed," depending on the context.
The word 'gan' is used to indicate inclusion of multiple partners (both) in a statement.
Gan es, gan mans draugs mīlam lasīt grāmatas.
Both I and my friend love to read books.
The word 'gan' functions similarly to 'both...and' in this comparison sentence.
Meža tuvumā mēs redzējām gan stirnas, gan lapsas.
Near the forest, we saw both deer and foxes.
The word 'gan' provides emphasis akin to the usage of 'indeed' in the English translation.