This is the 674th most frequent Latvian word.
nākotnes
The Latvian word "nākotnes" means "future" in English.
"Nākotnes" operates as an adjective in the genitive case, describing "iespējām" (opportunities) with regard to their connection to the future.
Domājot par nākotnes iespējām, mēs plānojam savus soļus.
By thinking about the opportunities of the future, we plan our steps.
In this sentence, "nākotnes" acts as a modifier in the genitive case for "mērķus" (goals), specifying that these goals pertain to the future.
Mēs izveidojam stratēģijas, lai sasniegtu mūsu nākotnes mērķus.
We create strategies to achieve our future goals.
The word "nākotnes" here is used as a genitive case descriptor, modifying "cerības" (hopes), and indicates the relation to the future.