visiem

Visiem is a Latvian word that functions as a dative plural form of the determiner visi, meaning all or everyone. It is used to indicate that something applies to or is directed toward all members of a group. In practical terms, visiem appears before a noun in the dative plural, for example visiem cilvēkiem (to all people) or visiem dalībniekiem (for all participants).

Grammar and usage notes: Visiem is the form used when the object of the action or the indirect recipient is plural and in the dative case. It often occurs in sentences describing obligations, rights, or access that are intended for everyone. In more formal or public-writing contexts, visiem can be found in policies, notices, and announcements that emphasize inclusivity or universal applicability. While it typically accompanies a following noun, it can also appear in predicative phrases such as Visiem ir skaidrs, meaning It is clear to everyone, though this usage can carry idiomatic nuances.

Examples: Visiem dalībniekiem jāievēro noteikumi. (All participants must follow the rules.) Visiem ir pieejams bezmaksas Wi‑Fi. (Free Wi‑Fi is available to everyone.) Sūtījums ir paredzēts visiem klientiem, neatkarīgi no viņu vecuma. (The shipment is intended for all customers, regardless of their age.) These constructions illustrate visiem as a tool for expressing inclusive reach or beneficiary scope.

See also: Latvian grammar, dative case, pronouns and demonstratives, eligibility and accessibility language.