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ēna

ēna

See also: ena, Ena, ENA, -eña, and ēnā

Latvian

Ēna (1)
Koku ēna (2)

Noun

ēna f (4th declension)

  1. shadow (dark image produced by blocking light)
    melna ēna' ― black shadow
    ēnas stiepjas garākas ― the shadows are stretching longer
    mest ēnu ― to cast a shadow
  2. shade (place where sunlight does not fall)
    koku, koka ēna ― tree shade
    namu ēna ― house shade
    apsēsties, rotaļāties ēnā ― to sit, to play in the shade
  3. dark area or spot; dark object
    tumšas ēnas zem acīm ― dark area under the eyes
    prieksā uz ceļa kustējās neskaidras ēnas ― on the road ahead a vague shadow moved
  4. facial expression reflecting an unpleasant feeling
    rūpju ēnashadow of concern
    skumju ēnashadow of sadness

Declension