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zems

Pronunciation: [ˈzæms]

“zems” is a Latvian word. Its 13 meanings in English:

adjective

  1. low, short (having relatively little distance from top to bottom; having low height)
  2. low (having lower height than the average individual of its type)
  3. low (located relatively close to the floor, or to the ground, a surface of water, etc.)
  4. low (located close to the horizon)
  5. low (situated at a level below that of the rest of the landscape)
  6. low, small, not important; not reaching the normal level
  7. low (not satisfying certain requirements or expectations)
  8. low (not having a respectable or important position in society, at work, etc.)
  9. low, shallow, unworthy, unimportant
  10. low (not respectful; not following accepted norms)
  11. low, deep (having sounds from the lower octaves)
  12. low (expressing the opinion that something is low, shallow, unworthy, unimportant)
  13. 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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