This is the 483rd most frequent Latvian word.
noteikumi
"Noteikumi" means "rules" or "regulations" in English.
In this sentence, 'noteikumi' denotes guidelines or instructions that dictate how a particular task should be performed.
Krāsošanas noteikumi prasa, ka katra josla ir savā krāsā.
The coloring rules require each stripe to be in a different color.
Here, 'noteikumi' is used in a broader sense to mean personal principles or codes of conduct one lives by.
Viņa dzīves noteikumi ir būt godīgam un strādīgam.
The principles of his life are to be honest and hardworking.
Here, 'noteikumi' refers to rules or regulations that govern behavior or actions in a specific context, namely, the school.