klases

Klases is a Latvian noun meaning classes or groups, and it functions as the plural form of klase. The term is used across several fields to denote a set or category that shares defining features. In general Latvian usage, klases can refer to groups of people, items, or concepts that are organized by common characteristics.

In education, klase commonly denotes a cohort of students who study together, such as a grade or class year, for example, 7.a klase. It can also refer to the social role of the classroom, including the position of a klasses audzinātājs (class teacher) who oversees the group.

In biology and taxonomy, klase is the rank of class, positioned between phylum and order. When talking about multiple such ranks, one uses klases to indicate several classes, for instance, various dzīvnieku klases (animal classes).

In computer science and programming, klase is the Latvian word for a class in object-oriented programming. Terms like klases definīcija (class definition) and izveidot klases objektus (create objects from a class) are common in technical writing and education materials.

In sociology and economics, klase describes social class or stratum, reflecting categories such as upper, middle, and lower class. The concept of klase thus appears in discussions of social structure, stratification, and class relations.

See also: klasifikācija, klases terminu lietojums, valodas konteksts.