jauna

This is the 452nd most frequent Latvian word.

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jauna

"Jauna" in English means "new" or "young" (feminine form).


Here, 'jaunu' is the accusative singular form of 'jauns' used as an adjective to describe the noun 'grāmatu' (book), meaning 'new'.

Es nopirku jaunu grāmatu.

I bought a new book.


In this sentence, 'jauna' is used as a predicate adjective agreeing with the subject 'Viņa' (She), meaning 'young'.

Viņa ir ļoti jauna pēc izskata.

She looks very young.


Here, 'jauna' is also a predicate adjective agreeing with 'māja' (house), indicating its renovated, fresh state.

Pēc remonta, mūsu māja izskatās jauna.

After renovations, our house looks new.