atgriezt

The Latvian verb "atgriezt" translates to "to return" or "to cut back" in English, depending on the context. In its most common usage, it refers to the act of bringing something back to its original place or state. For instance, one might "atgriezt" a borrowed item to its owner, or "atgriezt" money to someone. This sense of restoration or giving back is central to its meaning.

Beyond this primary meaning, "atgriezt" also carries the connotation of cutting or pruning something back. This is often applied to plants, where gardeners will "atgriezt" branches to encourage healthier growth or to shape the plant. In a more figurative sense, it can imply reducing or curtailing something, such as "atgriezt" expenses. The specific nuance is usually discernible from the surrounding words and the overall situation in which the verb is used. The word itself is derived from the prefix "at-" which indicates a return or reversal, and "griezt" which means to cut.