Starptautiski

Starptautiski is a Latvian adverb meaning “in an international manner” or “on an international scale.” It is derived from the adjective starptautisks, meaning “international,” and is used to describe actions, standards, or contexts that involve more than one nation or cross national borders.

Etymology and form: The term is formed from the adjective starptautisks with the adverbial suffix -iski, producing starptautiski. This construction parallels the common Latvian pattern of turning adjectives into adverbs to describe how something is done or how a condition exists on a global or cross-border level.

Usage and context: Starptautiski appears primarily in formal registers such as law, diplomacy, journalism, and academic writing. It characterizes activities or phenomena that extend beyond a single country, emphasizing international recognition, reach, or coordination. It is often paired with nouns like standards, regulations, or agreements to indicate their global scope.

Examples:

- Viņa darbs tiek atzīts starptautiski. (His work is internationally recognized.)

- Starptautiski pārbaudītas metodes nodrošina drošību. (Internationally tested methods ensure safety.)

- Pasākums notika starptautiski atzītā konferencē. (The event took place at an internationally recognized conference.)

See also:

- starptautisks

- starptautiskā sadaļa

- starptautiskās attiecības

In Latvian-language usage, starptautiski serves as a concise way to express that something is framed, evaluated, or conducted with regard to the international community, distinguishing it from local or national dimensions.