Latvian

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Etymology

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From tauta (people, nation) +‎ -isks.

Pronunciation

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Adjective

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tautisks (definite tautiskais, comparative tautiskāks, superlative vistautiskākais, adverb tautiski)

  1. popular, folk, folksy (reflecting features typical of a certain people or nation)
    tautiska mākslafolk, popular art
    tautiska literatūrafolk, popular literature
    tautisks ēdienspopular, ethnic food
    tautisks ornamentsfolk ornament
    tautiskā stilāin popular, folk, folksy style
    tautiska, tautas dejafolk dance
    tautisks, tautas tērpsfolk costume

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