zems
Pronunciation: [ˈzæms]
“zems” is a Latvian word. Its 13 meanings in English:
adjective
- low, short (having relatively little distance from top to bottom; having low height)
- low (having lower height than the average individual of its type)
- low (located relatively close to the floor, or to the ground, a surface of water, etc.)
- low (located close to the horizon)
- low (situated at a level below that of the rest of the landscape)
- low, small, not important; not reaching the normal level
- low (not satisfying certain requirements or expectations)
- low (not having a respectable or important position in society, at work, etc.)
- low, shallow, unworthy, unimportant
- low (not respectful; not following accepted norms)
- low, deep (having sounds from the lower octaves)
- low (expressing the opinion that something is low, shallow, unworthy, unimportant)
- low, dishonest, cruel, immoral, ignoble; expressing such qualities
Etymology
From the same stem as zeme (“land”), of which it is an adjectival form. Cognates include Lithuanian žẽmas, Old Prussian semmai (adverbial form).
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