Meaning of centiens | Babel Free
Definitions
efforts, aspirations (desires or actions taken towards a certain goal)
declension-1, masculine, plural, usually
Examples
“drosmīgi centieni”
courageous efforts
“progresīvi centieni”
progressive efforts, aspirations
“tautu brīvības centieni”
the people's efforts, aspiration for freedom
“jaunatnes izglītības centieni”
young people's efforts, aspiration for education
“nepiepildīti centieni”
unfulfilled efforts, aspirations
“viņa pirmais stāstu kopojums rāda, ka mums darīšana ar neapšaubāmi apdāvinātu prozaiķi, kas negrib atkārtoties, bet pateikt kaut ko savu... lai viņa literārie centieni piepildās!”
his first short story collection shows that we are dealing with an undoubtably gifted prose writer who does not want to repeat, but rather to say something of his own... may his literary efforts, aspirations be fulfilled!
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
See also
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