uzskatja

Uzskatja is a Latvian verb meaning "to consider," "to regard," or "to deem." It is frequently used in everyday conversation and written Latvian to express opinions, judgments, or beliefs about something or someone. The verb is often followed by a noun or pronoun in the accusative case, indicating what is being considered, or by a clause that further describes the consideration. For example, "Es uzskatu viņu par godīgu cilvēku" translates to "I consider him an honest person." Another common usage is "Viņi uzskata, ka tas ir pareizi," meaning "They consider that it is correct." The verb can also be used in its reflexive form, "uzskatīties," which means "to be considered" or "to be regarded as." For instance, "Šī grāmata tiek uzskatīta par klasiku" translates to "This book is considered a classic." The nuances of "uzskatja" allow for a broad range of expressions related to perception and evaluation, making it a fundamental part of the Latvian vocabulary.