This is the 102nd most frequent Latvian word.
jābūt
"Jābūt" means "must be" or "has to be" in English.
The word 'jābūt' here is used to express a necessity or condition that must be met, in this case, having patience.
Lai gūtu panākumus, jābūt pacietībai.
To achieve success, one must have patience.
The word 'jābūt' is used to indicate an obligation or requirement, specifically, being present at a certain time.
Mums jābūt klāt sapulcē plkst. 8.
We must be present at the meeting at 8 o'clock.
In this sentence, 'jābūt' highlights a general recommendation or rule that should always be followed, which is being careful.