This is the 140th most frequent Latvian word.
problēmas
Problems.
In this sentence, 'problēmas' refers to obstacles or issues being addressed.
Es risinu dažas problēmas darbā.
I am solving some problems at work.
'Problēmām' in this context is in the dative plural form, indicating indirect objects affected by the action.
Kaut arī es saskāros ar problēmām, es neapstājos.
Even though I encountered problems, I did not stop.
Here, 'problēmu' is used in the genitive plural form, indicating an absence of issues.