cieši

Latvian

Adjective

cieši

  1. nominative plural masculine form of ciešs

Adverb

cieši

  1. tight, dense, close, tightly, densely, closely; adverbial form of ciešs
    draugs apskauj mani tik cieši, ka man elpa aizraujas ― (my) friend hugged me so tight that I couldn't breathe
    cieši savilkt auklas ― to pull the string tight
    cieši sakost zobus ― to clench one's teeth tight
    cieši sakniebt lūpas ― to press one's lips tight
    cieši sastāties ap ugunskuru ― (people) to stand close together around the fire
    cieši vienot cilvēkus ― to unite people closely
    cieši ievērot noteikumus ― to observe the rules closelly
    cieši skatīties ― to look, watch closely (i.e., attentively)
    pienākt cieši klāt ― to come very close
    sēdēt cieši kopā ― to sit close together
    cieši piegulošs tērps — close fitting suit
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