Latvian

Noun

lepnība f (4th declension)

1. pride, haughtiness, arrogance (the quality of one who is haughty)

   abi lepni, bet viens otra lepnību gribēja nospiest savā priekšā uz ceļiem‎ ― both proud, but each wanted to crush the other's pride, haughtiness on the road(s) ahead

2. richness, luxury, excess

   saimniece nopūtās: “tad ar rītdienu es saimei likšu galdā tikai biezpienu... gaļas ēšana tādā laikā ir tīra lepnība”‎ ― the hostess sighed: “then tomorrow I will put only cottage cheese for the family... eating meat in such times is pure luxury, excess”

Declension

Related terms

• lepnums
• lepoties