ēna

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ēna f (4th declension)

1. shadow (dark image produced by blocking light)

   melna ēna ― black shadow

   ēnas stiepjas garākas ― the shadows are stretching longer

   mest ēnu ― to cast a shadow

2. shade (place where sunlight does not fall)

   koku, koka ēna ― tree shade

   namu ēna ― house shade

   apsēsties, rotaļāties ēnā ― to sit, to play in the shade

3. dark area or spot; dark object

   tumšas ēnas zem acīm ― dark area under the eyes

   prieksā uz ceļa kustējās neskaidras ēnas ― on the road ahead a vague shadow moved

4. facial expression reflecting an unpleasant feeling

   rūpju ēna ― shadow of concern

   skumju ēna ― shadow of sadness