This is the 8th most frequent Latvian word.
lai
The Latvian word "lai" means "so that," "in order to," or "let" depending on context.
The word 'lai' in this sentence is used as a conjunction to indicate purpose or intent.
Es mācījos, lai saprastu šo tematu.
I studied in order to understand this topic.
Here, 'lai' is a subjunctive particle used to express a wish or desire.
Lai tev jauka diena!
Have a nice day!
In this context, 'lai' is used as a conjunction to introduce a subordinate clause expressing the goal or purpose of the action.