ēna

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Latvian

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Ēna (1)
Koku ēna (2)

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Noun

ēna f (4th declension)

  1. shadow (dark image produced by blocking light)
    melna ēnablack shadow
    ēnas stiepjas garākasthe shadows are stretching longer
    mest ēnuto cast a shadow
  2. shade (place where sunlight does not fall)
    koku, koka ēnatree shade
    namu ēnahouse shade
    apsēsties, rotaļāties ēnāto sit, to play in the shade
  3. dark area or spot; dark object
    tumšas ēnas zem acīmdark area under the eyes
    prieksā uz ceļa kustējās neskaidras ēnason the road ahead a vague shadow moved
  4. facial expression reflecting an unpleasant feeling
    rūpju ēnashadow of concern
    skumju ēnashadow of sadness

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