This is the 495th most frequent Latvian word.
teic
"Teic" means "says" or "tells."
The word 'teic' is used as a verb meaning 'says' in this context, indicating reported speech.
Viņš teic, ka rīt līs.
He says that it will rain tomorrow.
Here, 'teic' functions as an imperative verb form, commanding someone to recite or state.
Teic šo dzejoli vēlreiz!
Recite this poem once more!
In this sentence, 'teic' takes on the meaning of 'speaks' or 'expresses,' describing a poetic or artistic expression.