This is the 737th most frequent Latvian word.
sodu
The Latvian word "sodu" means "punishment" in English.
Here, 'sodu' is used as the accusative singular form of 'sods', meaning a fine or penalty, illustrating a punitive measure given for a violation.
Es saņēmu sodu par mašīnas ātruma pārkāpšanu.
I received a penalty for speeding with the car.
In this sentence, 'soda' is the genitive singular form of 'sods', referring to the punishment or penalty being analyzed.
Mums ir jāizvērtē šī soda pamatotība un taisnīgums.
We need to assess the justification and fairness of this punishment.
Here, 'sodu' in the accusative singular highlights the act of imposingly assigning a disciplinary consequence.