pēc

This is the 12th most frequent Latvian word.


pēc

The Latvian word "pēc" means "after" or "according to" in English.


Here, 'pēc' is used to denote purpose or objective, similar to 'for' in English.

Es dodos uz veikalu pēc piena.

I am going to the store for milk.


In this sentence, 'pēc' indicates time sequence, functioning as 'after' in English.

Pēc ēdienreizes mēs devāmies pastaigā.

After the meal, we went for a walk.


In this case, 'pēc' is used to imply analogy or following, equivalent to 'following' or 'according to' in English.

Viņam patīk runāt pēc detalizēta plāna.

He likes to speak following a detailed plan.