This is the 20th most frequent Latvian word.
tika
The Latvian word "tika" is the past tense form of the verb "tikt," meaning "was allowed," "got," or "became," depending on context.
Tika is used as a past tense indicator for a passive action.
Tika pieņemts lēmums organizēt tikšanos.
A decision was made to organize a meeting.
Tika indicates a passive voice construction in the past tense.
Viņš tika uzaicināts uz svinībām.
He was invited to the celebration.
Tika conveys that the action was completed passively in the past.