This is the 543rd most frequent Latvian word.
iepazīties
"To get acquainted" or "to become familiar."
Here, 'iepazīties' is used to express the desire to meet someone for the first time and get acquainted.
Es vēlos iepazīties ar jūsu draugu.
I would like to meet your friend.
Here, 'iepazīties' takes on a broader meaning, referring to the act of learning about or exploring something new, in this case, cultures.
Man patīk iepazīties ar jaunām kultūrām.
I enjoy getting acquainted with new cultures.
In this sentence, the verb 'iepazināmies' indicates the act of having met someone for the first time and becoming acquainted in the past.