neskatoties

neskatoties

"Despite" or "regardless."

In this sentence, "neskatoties uz" is used as a preposition meaning "despite." It introduces a circumstance or condition that does not affect the main action.

Neskatoties uz lietus, mēs devāmies pastaigā.

Despite the rain, we went for a walk.

Here, "neskatoties" is used as a present participle meaning "without looking." It describes the manner in which the action was carried out.

Es neskatoties izgāju no istabas.

I left the room without looking back.

In this context, "neskatoties" is used akin to a conjunction introducing a subordinate clause, meaning "although." It sets up a contrasting situation to the main clause.

Neskatoties, ka bija vēls, mēs turpinājām sarunu.

Although it was late, we continued the conversation.