This is the 239th most frequent Latvian word.
protams
Of course.
Here, 'Protams' is used as an interjection to express agreement or assurance.
Protams, es vienmēr palīdzēšu, ja būs nepieciešams.
Of course, I will always help if needed.
In this sentence, 'protams' is used to concede a possibility or acknowledge a fact.
Viņš teica, ka piedalīsies sanāksmē, bet es neesmu pārliecināts par to – protams, viņa plāni var mainīties.
He said he would attend the meeting, but I'm not sure about it—of course, his plans can change.
Here, 'protams' is inserted within the sentence for emphasis, providing certainty to the statement.