See also: valgmē

Latvian

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Etymology

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From valgs (humid, moist, damp) +‎ -me.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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valgme f (5th declension)

  1. humidity, moisture (especially when it is pleasant, refreshing, or when it causes fertility, fruitfulness)
    pavasarīga valgmespring humidity, moisture
    zemei netrūka valgmesthe earth didn't lack moisture
    stādiem bija par maz valgmes, tāpēc tie novītathe plants had too little humidity, so they withered
    pēc lietus gaisā jūtama valgmeafter the rain, humidity can be felt in the air
    brīvi un mierīgi viņš lika savus soļus mīkstajās liedaga smiltīs, katra viņa miesas pora elpoja zemes svaigumu un jūras valgmifreely and peacefully he placed his feet (lit. steps) in the soft beach sand, (and) every pore of his body breathed the freshness of the earth and the humidity of the sea

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