This is the 245th most frequent Latvian word.
saslimšanas
The Latvian word "saslimšanas" means "illnesses" or "diseases" in English.
Here, 'Saslimšanas' is used as a possessive noun in genitive singular form, referring to the origin or cause of the risk.
Saslimšanas risks palielinās ziemā.
The risk of illness increases in winter.
In this example, 'saslimšanas' is in the plural form of the accusative case, indicating it is the direct object of the verb 'to prevent'.
Ārsts izskaidroja, kā novērst saslimšanas.
The doctor explained how to prevent illnesses.
In this sentence, 'saslimšanu' is used as a noun in the plural form in the genitive case, referring to instances or cases of illness.