cieši

Latvian

Adjective

cieši

1. (deprecated template usage) nominative plural masculine form of ciešs

Adverb

cieši

1. tight, dense, close, tightly, densely, closely; (deprecated template usage) adverbial form of ciešs

1. draugs apskauj mani tik cieši, ka man elpa aizraujas ― (my) friend hugged me so tight that I couldn't breathe

   cieši savilkt auklas ― to pull the string tight

   cieši sakost zobus ― to clench one's teeth tight

   cieši sakniebt lūpas ― to press one's lips tight

   cieši sastāties ap ugunskuru ― (people) to stand close together around the fire

   cieši vienot cilvēkus ― to unite people closely

   cieši ievērot noteikumus ― to observe the rules closelly

   cieši skatīties ― to look, watch closely (i.e., attentively)

   pienākt cieši klāt ― to come very close

   sēdēt cieši kopā ― to sit close together

   cieši piegulošs tērps ― close fitting suit