This is the 845th most frequent Latvian word.
namu
The Latvian word "namu" means "houses" (accusative plural form of "nams").
Here, the word 'namā' is the locative singular form, indicating the location where the subject is living.
Es dzīvoju pie jūras krasta īpašā namā.
I live in a special house by the sea shore.
In this sentence, 'namus' is the accusative plural form, showing the object of the action of construction.
Pilsētā cēla vairākus jaunus namus.
Several new buildings were constructed in the city.
The term 'namā' is used in the locative singular to specify the location, in this case, a senior residence.