This is the 432nd most frequent Latvian word.
pašā
The Latvian word "pašā" means "in the very" or "at the very" (used to emphasize location or position).
Here, 'pašā' emphasizes the centrality, indicating 'very center' of the city.
Tas notika pašā pilsētas centrā.
It happened in the very center of the city.
In this context, 'pašā' reinforces precision, meaning 'just' or 'exact'.
Viņa ieradās pašā laikā.
She arrived just in time.
Here, 'pašā' adds emphasis to 'sākumā', indicating 'very beginning'.