karavīrs

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      Karavīri

      Etymology

      From kara (war[gen.]) +‎ vīrs (man), first mentioned in 17th-century sources.[1]

      Pronunciation

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      Noun

      karavīrs m, 1st declension

      1. soldier (a person serving in the armed forces)
        karavīru ierindasoldier rank, line
        kļūt par karavīru — to become a soldier
        atvaļināts karavīrs — retired soldier
        karavīru ietērpssoldier's uniform
        karavīru pienākumisoldier's duty
      2. warrior (a person who fights in wars)
        seno cilšu karavīri — ancient tribal warriors

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      References

      1. ^ Karulis, Konstantīns. 1992, 2001. Latviešu etimoloģijas vārdnīca. Rīga: AVOTS. ISBN 9984700127.
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