This is the 471st most frequent Latvian word.
uz
The Latvian word "uz" means "on," "to," or "onto" in English, depending on context.
Here, 'uz' is a preposition indicating direction or destination towards a location.
Es eju uz veikalu.
I am going to the store.
In this example, 'uz' is used as a preposition to indicate the position or location of an object relative to a surface.
Grāmata ir uz galda.
The book is on the table.
Here, 'uz' is used metaphorically as a preposition introducing a subject or theme of discussion.