simbolisks

Latvian

Etymology

From simbols (“symbol”) +‎ -isks. Probably not formed as such in Latvian, but borrowed and adapted from other European languages.

Adjective

simbolisks (definite simboliskais, comparative simboliskāks, superlative vissimboliskākais, adverb simboliski)

  1. symbolic (related to, associated with, characterized by, symbols, a symbol)
    simbolisks ornaments ― symbolic ornament
    simboliska nozīme ― symbolic meaning
    simboliska forma ― symbolic form
    Aspazija jauno lugu nosauc par simbolisku drāmu ― Aspazija called the new play a symbolic drama
  2. (figuratively) symbolic (such that its value, intensity, effect, etc. is less than usual, less than expected, less than adequate)
    jāmaina pašreizējās simboliskās piemaksas par katra bērna audzināšanu daudzbērnu ģimenēs ― the current (merely) symbolic additional payment for the upbringing of every child must be changed

Declension

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