This is the 800th most frequent Latvian word.
skar
The Latvian word "skar" means "touches" or "affects" in English.
The word "skar" is used as a verb meaning "affects" or "touches upon".
Šī tēma skar daudzus cilvēkus.
This topic affects many people.
Here, "skar" is used to signify "concerns" or "involves" different areas or fields.
Šis jautājums skar politiku un ekonomiku.
This question involves politics and economics.
In this sentence, "skar" indicates a physical action of "touching" or "making contact with".