This is the 400th most frequent Latvian word.
ilgi
"Ilgi" means "for a long time" in English.
Here, 'ilgi' emphasizes the duration of an action, indicating that the search for the keys took a considerable amount of time.
Es nevarēju ilgi atrast savas atslēgas.
I couldn't find my keys for a long time.
In this sentence, 'ilgi' describes the extended time spent in contemplation, highlighting the thoroughness of the thought process.
Viņš domāja ilgi pirms pieņemšanas lēmuma.
He thought for a long time before making a decision.
Here, 'ilgi' is used to inquire about the length of time the person waited, reflecting curiosity or concern about the duration.