This is the 78th most frequent Latvian word.
notiek
"Happens" or "takes place."
Here, 'notiek' is used inquiring about an ongoing event or action.
Kas šeit notiek?
What is happening here?
In this context, 'notiek' indicates the happening of an event at regular intervals.
Pasākums notiek katru gadu.
The event takes place every year.
Here, 'notiek' in its future tense 'notiks' represents an action or event yet to occur.