This is the 368th most frequent Latvian word.
tiktu
The Latvian word "tiktu" is a conditional form of the verb "tikt," meaning "would get" or "would be allowed."
Here 'tiktu' is used as a conditional auxiliary, expressing an unreal past action that depends on a hypothetical condition.
Ja es zinātu agrāk, es tiktu sagatavojies.
If I had known earlier, I would have prepared.
Here 'tiktu' is again in a conditional form, describing a potential outcome depending on the given condition.
Ja būtu vairāk laika, mēs visi tiktu laimīgi.
If there was more time, we all would be happy.
Here 'tiktu' is used in a subjunctive mode, expressing an action to be achieved under assistance.