This is the 873rd most frequent Latvian word.
ugunsgrēks
"Ugunsgrēks" means "fire" or "conflagration" (an uncontrolled fire).
The word "ugunsgrēks" is used here to denote an actual fire disaster causing destruction, emphasizing its meaning as an uncontrolled blaze.
Pilsētā izcēlās liels ugunsgrēks.
A large fire broke out in the city.
Here, "ugunsgrēks" is used metaphorically to compare the intensity of the discussion to the destructiveness of a fire.
Diskusija kļuva tik sīva, ka to varēja salīdzināt ar ugunsgrēku.
The discussion became so intense that it could have been compared to a fire.
In this sentence, "ugunsgrēks" specifically refers to a wildfire, showcasing its use in describing fire events in natural environments.