uzskatu

Uzskatu is a Latvian verb form meaning “I consider” or “I think,” functioning as the first person singular present tense of uzskatīt. It expresses the speaker’s opinion, assessment, or stance on a matter. The related noun uzskats means “opinion” or “view.”

Grammatical notes: uzskatīt is a regular verb, and uzskatu follows standard conjugation: es uzskatu, tu uzskati, viņš uzskata, mēs uzskatām, jūs uzskatāt, viņi uzskata. It is commonly followed by a clause introduced with ka to present the content of the opinion, as in Es uzskatu, ka šis risinājums ir pamatots. It can also appear with par to express evaluation, for example Es uzskatu to par pareizu. The form is neutral to assertive and is appropriate in formal and semi-formal discourse, though it can sound strong in casual speech depending on context.

Usage: In Latvian, uzskatu is widely used in argumentation, essays, news editorials, and opinion pages to mark a personal stance. It contrasts with softer alternatives such as domāju or man šķiet, which hedge or mitigate the claim. The cognate noun uzskats refers to the opinion itself, as in “šis uzskats ir plaši izplatīts.”

See also: uzskats, uzskatīt.