This is the 955th most frequent Latvian word.
tikpat
"Just as" or "equally."
Here, 'tikpat' is used for a comparative meaning to denote equality between two subjects.
Man tas ir tikpat svarīgi kā tev.
To me, it is just as important as it is to you.
In this example, 'tikpat' is used to compare properties of two entities, emphasizing similarity.
Mūsu ciems ir tikpat skaists kā viņējais.
Our village is just as beautiful as theirs.
Here, 'tikpat' indicates an equal quantity in a comparison between two circumstances.