Meaning of parast | Babel Free

Definitions

to get used to something, to become accustomed to something (to be such that a certain action or activity has become normal, habitual)

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Examples

“parast agri celties”

to be used to getting up early

“viņš bija paradis reizēm arī apsvērt un runāt lēnā garā”

he was used to often judge and speak slowly

“es neesmu paradusi saņemt gan pelnītus, gan nepelnītus pārmetumus”

I am not in the habit of accepting either deserved or undeserved criticism

“krusttēvs bija paradis visus likteņa negaidītos un nepareizos pavērsienus sagaidīt ar cieņu un pilnīgu mieru”

(my) uncle was accustomed to accepting all of fate's expected or unexpected developments with respect and complete peace of mind

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