This is the 373rd most frequent Latvian word.
šķiet
"Šķiet" – "It seems" or "appears."
The word 'šķiet' is used here to express a perception or opinion about something, indicating uncertainty or assumption.
Viņam šķiet, ka viņš zina atbildi.
It seems to him that he knows the answer.
Here 'šķiet' introduces a prediction or a weather assumption based on observations or information.
Šķiet, ka šodien būs silts laiks.
It seems that today will be warm weather.
In this context, 'šķiet' is used to express a personal judgment, implying subjectivity in the statement.