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