iesist

Latvian

verb
Definitions
  • to drive in, hit, strike so that something goes into something else
  • (colloquial) to obtain (especially money, profit)
  • often with dative complement to hit, strike, give a sudden blow (to someone, something)
  • to hit, strike to create something (e.g., a hole, a dent) witg a blow on a surface
  • to hit, strike to have a sudden strong effect on something

Etymology

Prefix from Latvian sist (hit, beat, strike).

Origin

Latvian

sist

Gloss

hit, beat, strike

Concept
Semantic Field

Basic actions and technology

Ontological Category

Action/Process

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