This is the 872nd most frequent Latvian word.
tādi
"Such" or "like that."
In this sentence, 'tādi' is used to emphasize the specific type of friends being referred to, implying their distinctive qualities.
Tādi draugi ir ļoti vērtīgi.
Such friends are very valuable.
Here, 'tādu' (a declined form of 'tādi') is used to compare and indicate a type or characteristic similar to an already mentioned object.
Viņi gribētu tādu pašu auto kā tiem.
They would like the same kind of car as those.
In this usage, 'tādiem' (a declined form of 'tādi') is used to describe the weather conditions, showing that they possess specific qualities or characteristics.