This is the 17th most frequent Latvian word.
tiek
The Latvian word "tiek" can mean "is being" or "gets" depending on the context.
In this sentence, 'tiek' is used to form the passive voice, indicating an ongoing action.
Roku darbs tiek veikts rūpīgi.
The manual work is being done carefully.
Here, 'tiek' is part of a structure indicating a passive construction.
Viņi tiek sagaidīti ar aplausiem.
They are being welcomed with applause.
In this instance, 'tiek' signifies an acknowledgment in a formal or passive tone.