This is the 151st most frequent Latvian word.
mērķis
"Goal" or "aim."
The word 'mērķis' here means 'goal' or 'objective', referring to a personal achievement or aim.
Viņš sasniedza savu mērķi, kļūstot par ārstu.
He achieved his goal of becoming a doctor.
In this context, 'mērķis' is used to mean a 'target', something that is physically aimed at.
Man ir nepieciešams precīzs mērķis, lai šautu.
I need an accurate target to shoot at.
Here, 'mērķis' is utilized as a 'purpose' or 'objective', referring to an organizational goal.