In Latvian grammar, prepositions (aizteikumi) play a crucial role in connecting words and phrases in a sentence. They establish relationships between nouns, pronouns, and other elements within a sentence.

Prepositions in Latvian can express various meanings such as location, direction, time, possession, and cause. They are usually followed by a noun or a pronoun in the accusative case.

There are two main types of prepositions in Latvian: simple prepositions (vienkāršie aizteikumi) and compound prepositions (sastāvējvārdi), which are combinations of a preposition and a noun. Examples of simple prepositions include “par” (about), “uz” (on), and “priekš” (for). Compound prepositions, on the other hand, include “galā ar” (along with), “blakus” (next to), and “starp” (between).

Learning the correct usage of prepositions is essential for understanding and producing grammatically correct Latvian sentences. It requires memorization and practice, as the choice of preposition can often be idiomatic and depend on the specific context.