sarkums

From sark(t) (“to redden”) +‎ -ums.

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sarkums m (1st declension)

1. redness; reddened area (e.g., on skin); blushing

   Griezēm sarkums no vaigiem vairs neizgāja ― the redness on Grieze's cheeks wouldn't go away anymore

   tagad es sapratu skolotājas dusmas... dzirdēju savus skaļos smieklus klasē, redzēju zēnu sarkumu ― now I understand the teacher's anger... I heard my loud laughter in class, I saw the boys' redness, blushing

• sarkanums

• sarkt
• sarkans