Latvian Word of the Day
priekšnieks
PRIEKŠ-nieks • noun — 11th of Aug, 2026
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Meaning: a boss; a person who is in charge of other workers or an organization
Examples
- Mans priekšnieks šodien ir labā noskaņojumā.
(My boss is in a good mood today.) - Viņa priekšnieks viņu uzslavēja par labu darbu.
(Her boss praised her for good work.) - Priekšnieks sapulcē paskaidroja jaunos noteikumus.
(The boss explained the new rules at the meeting.)
Synonyms
- boss
- vadītājs
- vadītājs
This word is commonly used for a manager or supervisor in a workplace. It can sound neutral in everyday speech, though in some contexts people may prefer more specific words like "vadītājs" or "direktors".
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