Vocabulary Flashcards

Question

Always Usually Often Sometimes Rarely Never

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Vienmēr Parasti Bieži Dažreiz Reti Nekad

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Iekšā Ārā

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There —> Tur Here —> Šeit/Te

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Šajā Tajā In Latvian, both “tajā” and “šajā” are locative forms of demonstrative pronouns, but they have different meanings based on proximity. • “šajā” means “in this” and refers to something that is close to the speaker. • Example: Šajā grāmatā ir interesants stāsts. (There is an interesting story in this book.) • “tajā” means “in that” and refers to something that is farther from the speaker. • Example: Tajā mājā neviens nedzīvo. (No one lives in that house.) So the main difference is that “šajā” indicates proximity, while “tajā” indicates distance—similar to the English “this” vs. “that.”

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Gailis Vista Stārķis Ligzda

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Vēlāk : uz kurieni Tu vēlāk iesi?

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In Latvian, “vēl” has several meanings depending on the context: 1. “Still” / “Yet” – Indicates that something is continuing or has not happened yet. • “Viņš vēl guļ.” (He is still sleeping.) • “Es vēl neesmu gatavs.” (I am not ready yet.) 2. “More” / “Additional” – Used to express an increased quantity or degree. • “Es gribu vēl kafiju.” (I want more coffee.) • “Viņam vajag vēl laika.” (He needs more time.) 3. “Even” – Used for emphasis. • “Šis ir vēl labāks!” (This is even better!) So, “vēl” can mean still, yet, more, or even, depending on the sentence.

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Uz (uz rakstāmgalda ir dators) Pie (pie sienas ir fotogrāfija ) Aiz (aiz gultas ir skapis ) Zem (zem gultas ir kaķis )

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Kafija līdzi vai uz vietas

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Skaidras Skaidras stratēģijas In Latvian, the word “skaidrās” is the feminine plural or genitive singular form of the adjective “skaidrs”, which means “clear”, “pure”, or “understandable”, depending on the context. For example: • Skaidrās debesis – Clear skies (feminine plural). • Skaidrās domas – Pure thoughts (feminine plural). • Skaidrās patiesības meklējumos – In search of clear truths (genitive singular).

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Tāpat Tāpat vairākas teritorijas kas ir šeit blakus ir

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Tuvu Tālu

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Pa labi Pa kreisi Taisni un pa kreisi Taisnu un priekšu

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Gar gar kanālu iet cilvēki

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Blakus mājai blakus ir liels parks

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Nomale Ģimene dzīvo privātmāja pilsētas nomalē

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Es atvainojos

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šos ziedus angļu valodā sauc par "mums"

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Ar Ar mani

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Kopš Latviešu valodu mācos kopš 2023. gada

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Vienmēr Parasti Bieži Dažreiz Reti Nekad

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REIZES trīs reizes nedēļa

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Cik ir pulkstenis? Cikos?

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Pulkstenis ir astoņi Pulksten astoņos Pusastoņi / Pusastoņos Četri / Četros Viens / Vienos Pustrīs / Pustrijos

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Aizvakar Vakar Rīt Parīt

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Dažreiz Dažkārt Reizēm The Latvian word for “sometimes” is “dažreiz” or “reizēm”. • “Dažreiz” is the most common way to say “sometimes” (e.g., Es dažreiz eju skriet no rītiem. – “I sometimes go running in the mornings.”). • “Reizēm” is a slightly more poetic or literary alternative (e.g., Reizēm laiks paiet pārāk ātri. – “Sometimes, time passes too quickly.”). Let me know if you need more examples!

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Zils Balts Rozā Oranžs Sarkans Zaļš Dzeltens Melns Brūns

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Lēti : tas ir lēti Dārgi : tas ir dārgi

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pildspalva

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Kādreiz bija

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Daži Dažas The Latvian word “daži” means “some” or “a few.” It is used to refer to a small, unspecified number of people or things. Usage and Examples: 1. With Masculine Nouns (Plural) • Daži draugi atnāca uz ballīti. – Some friends came to the party. • Man ir daži jautājumi. – I have a few questions. 2. With Feminine Nouns (Plural) → “Dažas” • Dažas grāmatas ir ļoti interesantas. – Some books are very interesting. • Es nopirku dažas jaunas kleitas. – I bought a few new dresses. 3. General Use • Daži cilvēki domā citādi. – Some people think differently. • Man ir tikai daži eiro. – I have only a few euros. Would you like more examples or explanations?

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Dakšiņa Karote Nazis Šķīvis

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ievārījums

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Labprāt The Latvian word “labprāt” is an adverb that means “willingly,” “gladly,” or “with pleasure.” It is used when someone is happy or eager to do something. Examples: • Es labprāt tev palīdzēšu. → I will gladly help you. • Viņš labprāt piekrita piedāvājumam. → He willingly accepted the offer. • Vai tu gribētu nākt? – Jā, labprāt! → Would you like to come? – Yes, gladly!

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Viņai īpaši garšo ābolu sula

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Pirms Pēc

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Es cepšu Tu cepsi 3 ceps Mēs cepsim Jūs cepsiet

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Kas tur ir

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Bankomāts

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Te Te ir ļoti garšīgas kūkas

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Tur Ej tur

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nē mēs ne pasūtījām picas

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Īpaši “Es īpaši mīlu šo vietu, jo tā ir mierīga un skaista.” → “I especially love this place because it is peaceful and beautiful.”

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Tagad Pašlaik In Latvian, both “pašlaik” and “tagad” mean “now” or “currently,” but they have slightly different nuances and usage contexts: 1. Tagad: • More general and commonly used to mean “now” in the sense of the present moment or the current time. • Can be used in a wider variety of contexts, including both everyday speech and more formal writing. • Example: “Tagad es eju mājās.” (“Now I am going home.”) 2. Pašlaik: • Often emphasizes the current situation or a temporary state of affairs. • Frequently used when discussing something happening at this very moment or in a more specific time frame. • Can imply that the situation might change soon. • Example: “Pašlaik es strādāju pie projekta.” (“Currently, I am working on a project.”) In summary, “tagad” is more general, while “pašlaik” is more situational or temporary.

Answer 45

Es lasu Tu lasi 3 lasa Mēs lasām Jūs lasāt

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Es lasīju To lasīji 3 lasīja Mēs lasījām Jūs lasījāt

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Es lasīšu Tu lasīsi 3 lasīs Mēs lasīsim Jūs lasīsiet

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Es spēlēju Tu spēlē 3 spēlē Mēs spēlējam Jūs spēlējat

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Es spēlēju Tu spēlēji 3 spēlēja Mēs spēlējām Jūs spēlējāt

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Es spēlēšu Tu spēlēsi 3 spēlēs Mēs spēlēsim Jūs spēlēsiet

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Pirms: darba, skolas, teātra, spēles

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Pēc: darba, skolas, teātra , spēles

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Vasara Ziema Pavasaris Rudens

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Sēņot Ogot

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Es sēņoju Tu sēņo 3 sēņo Mēs sēņojam Jūs sēņojat

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Es makšķerēju Tu makšķerē 3 makšķerē Mēs makšķerējam Jūs makšķerējat

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Es sēņoju Tu sēņoji 3 sēņoja Mēs sēņojām Jūs sēņojāt

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Es sēņošu Tu sēņosi 3 sēņos Mēs sēņosim Jūs sēņosiet

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Es makšķerēšu Tu makšķerēsi 3 makšķerēs Mēs makšķerēsim Jūs makšķerēsiet

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Pašreiz : pašreiz es apmeklēju Latviju

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Atvaļinājums

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Es zvanu Tu zvani 3 zvana Mēs zvanām Jūs zvanāt

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Pār Tilts pār Gauju

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Augšā Lejā

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mans personīgais viedoklis

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Ziema Pavasaris Rudens Vasara

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Ļoti silts Ļoti auksts

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Katrā: kāds laiks ārā ir katrā gadalaikā?

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Saulains laiks Saulaina diena

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Lietains laiks Lietaina diena

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Vējains laiks Vējaina diena

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Mākoņains laiks Mākoņaina diena

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Spīd saule

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Līst lietus

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Atkal • Es gribu to redzēt atkal. (I want to see it again.) • Mēģināsim atkal rīt. (Let’s try again tomorrow.)

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Pirms / pēc : brokastīm , pusdienām , vakariņām

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No : sacensībām , lekcijām

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Ar draugiem, vecākiem

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Uz kursiem, laukiem

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Par notikumiem, sacensībām

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Peldkostīms

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Dušas želeja

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Man sāp galva

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Pirmais pirmā pirmajā Otrais otrā otrajā Desmitais desmitā desmitajā

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Sākas : sākas astoņos Beidzas : beidzas astoņos četrdesmit

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Notiek Vai matemātika notiek 4. Kabinetā ?

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Es rakstu Tu raksti 3 raksta Mēs rakstām Jūs rakstāt

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Es rakstīju Tu rakstīji 3 rakstīja Mēs rakstījām Jūs rakstījāt

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Es rakstīšu Tu rakstīsi 3 rakstīs Mēs rakstīsim Jūs rakstīsiet

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Vairs Es vairs nestudēju

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Viņš/viņa strādā PAR skolotāju Viņi strādā par skolotājiem Viņas strāda par skolotājām

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Viņš strādā par pavāru Viņa strādā par pavāri Viņi strādā par pavāriem Viņas strāda par pavārēm

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Vai drīkstu … Vai drīkstu jūs iepazīstināt ar manu…?

Answer 94

Par (par brīvu valsti) Priekš (priekš Tevis) Key Difference: • Use “par” when talking about something (thoughts, discussions, emotions). • Use “priekš” when something is intended for someone/something (purpose, benefit).

Answer 95

Taču Tomēr The word for “however” in Latvian is “tomēr” or “taču”, depending on the context. • “Tomēr” is used when expressing contrast or an unexpected outcome (e.g., Es biju noguris, tomēr turpināju strādāt. – “I was tired, however, I continued working.”). • “Taču” can also mean “however” or “but,” often used in a slightly more conversational or emphatic way (e.g., Viņš ir gudrs, taču reizēm neuzmanīgs. – “He is smart, however, sometimes careless.”). Let me know if you need more examples!

Answer 96

VAI grāmata vai burtnīca

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JEB tālrunis jeb telefons

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Kā tevi sauc?

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Kāds ir tavs uzvārds?

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Lāds ir tavs telefona numurs?

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Kam ir dzīvoklis Rīgā? Manam vīram ir dzīvoklis Rīgā.

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Kopš Marts: kopš marta Janvāris : kopš janvāra Ziema: kopš ziemas Vasara : kopš vasaras

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Jau Latvijā Olafs dzīvo jau desmit gadus

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Pašreiz Pašreiz viņš studē Latvijā

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Es pratu Tu prati 3 prata Mēs pratām Jūs pratāt

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diezgan garšīgi / garš

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Cik garš? Cik Tu esi garš? Viņš ir 160 garš. Cik smags? Cik Tu sver? Man ir 169 kg.

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Taču Taču tad

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Gulta Spogulis Galds Krēsls

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Atrodas Kuras pilsētas daļās atrodas dzīvokli ?

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Aizkari Palags Spilvens Dvielis

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Kas jauns?

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kaut ko vai nopirki kaut ko jaunu virtuvei?

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Tad Tad var slēpot un slidot

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Tomēr Tomēr labāk man patīk vasara

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Pat pat pēc sporta zāle apmeklējuma

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ATKAL būšu atkal martā es atkal gribu gaļu

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Taču - Fuerte Tomēr - Debil

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Tiešām Patiesi The Latvian word for “really” is “tiešām” or “patiesi”, depending on the context. • “Tiešām” is the most commonly used word for “really” when emphasizing truth or surprise (e.g., Tu tiešām to izdarīji? – “Did you really do that?”). • “Patiesi” is a more formal or literary alternative, often meaning “truly” or “indeed” (e.g., Tas bija patiesi skaisti. – “That was truly beautiful.”). Let me know if you need more examples!

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Līdz In Latvian, the word for “until” is “līdz”. For example: • Es palikšu līdz rītam. – I will stay until tomorrow. • Pagaidi līdz viņš atnāk. – Wait until he comes. Let me know if you’d like more examples or explanations!

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Ziemeļi - ziemeļos Dienvidi - dienvidos Austrumi - austrumos Rietumi - rietumos

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Paša- Pašā centrā Pašos - Pašos Latvijas Austrumos atrodas…

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droši vien Droši vien vakara būs negaiss

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tūlīt sāks līt .

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Ierasties - to arrive in a more abstract or general sense, such as arriving at a place, event, or situation, often without specifying the mode of transportation. Atbraukt - to arrive by vehicle (car, bus, train, etc.). The focus here is on the means of transportation, and it implies a more physical arrival, usually indicating that the person traveled some distance to get to the destination.

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Cik bieži ? Cik bieži tu ej uz sporta zāli?

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Katru: stundu, dienu, rītu , vakaru

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Aiz - Behind Bez - Without Kopš - Since No - From Pēc - After Pie - At Pirms - Before Uz - On Zem - Under Virs - Above

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Dēļ Viņa dēļ For his sake Kaimiņa dēļ Because of the neighbor

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Tūlīt Man arī tūlīt jāiet

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Atšķirīgi Cilvēki ir atšķirīgi

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Līdzīgi Kādam visas dienas ir līdzīgas

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Īpašs bet citam katra diena ir īpaša

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Tad tad devāmies uz parku

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Vispirms vispirms es devos uz parku

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Pēc tam pēc tam gājām uz parku

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Vēlāk vēlāk gājām uz teātri

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Nokļūt Ka nokļūt zooloģiskajā dārza? • Kā es varu nokļūt līdz stacijai? – How can I get to the station? • Viņš nokļuva slimnīcā pēc negadījuma. – He ended up in the hospital after the accident. • Es nokļuvu sarežģītā situācijā. – I got into a complicated situation.

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Elza iet uz darbu Elza nāk no darba Elza sāk darbu Elza beidz darbu

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līdz ar to

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-ie -iz Iekāpt / Izpākt Ielidot / Izlidot Ieiet / Iziet Iebraukt / Izbraukt

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Viedoklis Vai tas ir jūsu viedoklis?

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1- Bet 2- Taču 3- Tomēr 4- Savukārt 5- Turpretī

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JEB: Viņš ir ārsts, jeb medicīnas speciālists? VAI: Vai tu gribi tēju vai kafiju?

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• tāpēc – common and conversational • tādēļ – more formal or literary • līdz ar to – formal, often used in logical or written contexts Latvian: Viņš nemācījās, tādēļ viņš izgāzās eksāmenā. English: He didn’t study, therefore he failed the exam.

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Tieši 1. Tieši tā! – Exactly! 2. Es ierados tieši laikā. – I arrived right on time. 3. Ko tu tieši vēlies? – What exactly do you want? 4. Viņš dzīvo tieši pie jūras. – He lives directly by the sea.

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Rinda Garas Rindas - Long Lines

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AP Location: Viņš staigā ap māju. Time: Mēs ieradīsimies ap pieciem. Approximately: Tur bija ap simts cilvēku.

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nedēļas nogale

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Ik pa brīdim Ik pa laikam

Answer 151

In Latvian, “nodarboties” and “interesēties” have different meanings and uses: 1. “Nodarboties” – This verb means “to engage in” or “to be occupied with” something. It implies active involvement in an activity, profession, or hobby. • Example: Viņš nodarbojas ar sportu. (He engages in sports.) • Example: Es nodarbojos ar mūziku. (I am engaged in music.) 2. “Interesēties” – This verb means “to be interested in” something. It indicates curiosity or a desire to learn more about a topic but does not necessarily imply active participation. • Example: Viņa interesējas par vēsturi. (She is interested in history.) • Example: Es interesējos par zinātni. (I am interested in science.)

Answer 152

Svarīgi In Latvian, “svarīgi” means “important” or “significant.” It is the adverb or neuter plural form of “svarīgs,” which is the adjective meaning “important.” Examples: • Tas ir ļoti svarīgi! (That is very important!) • Ir svarīgi ēst veselīgi. (It is important to eat healthily.) • Šis ir svarīgs jautājums. (This is an important question.)

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Svarīgi In Latvian, “svarīgi” means “important” or “significant.” It is the adverb or neuter plural form of “svarīgs,” which is the adjective meaning “important.” Examples: • Tas ir ļoti svarīgi! (That is very important!) • Ir svarīgi ēst veselīgi. (It is important to eat healthily.) • Šis ir svarīgs jautājums. (This is an important question.)

Answer 154

Laiku pa laikam

Answer 155

Vairākkārt “Viņš vairākkārt mēģināja sazināties, bet neviens neatbildēja.” – “He tried to contact several times, but no one answered.”

Answer 156

“Izcils”, “lielisks”, and “brīnišķīgs” in Latvian are related in meaning, as they all express high praise or positive qualities, but they are not exact synonyms because they emphasize slightly different nuances: 1. “Izcils” – “Excellent” or “Outstanding” • Emphasizes exceptional quality, superiority, or achievement. It’s often used for people, performances, or things that stand out as the best in their category. • Example: “Viņš ir izcils skolotājs.” (He is an outstanding teacher.) 2. “Lielisks” – “Great” or “Wonderful” • Describes something very good, impressive, or enjoyable but doesn’t necessarily imply uniqueness or superiority. It’s more about being pleasant or of high quality. • Example: “Tā bija lieliska ballīte.” (That was a great party.) 3. “Brīnišķīgs” – “Wonderful”, “Marvelous”, or “Magnificent” • Conveys a sense of beauty, delight, or awe-inspiring quality. It’s often used for experiences, scenery, or things that evoke admiration or joy. • Example: “Brīnišķīgs saulriets.” (A magnificent sunset.) Summary: • “Izcils” is about exceptional quality or achievement. • “Lielisks” is about being very good, enjoyable, or impressive. • “Brīnišķīgs” is about being beautiful, delightful, or awe-inspiring. While they can sometimes be used interchangeably in casual conversation, the choice of word depends on the nuance you want to convey. If you need more help with Latvian vocabulary, let me know!

Answer 157

Garlaicīgs Garlaicīgs means “boring” or “dull”. It is used to describe something that is uninteresting, tedious, or lacks excitement. Here are some examples: 1. Garlaicīga grāmata – A boring book 2. Garlaicīgs darbs – A dull job 3. Garlaicīgs pasākums – A boring event It conveys the feeling of something that doesn’t capture attention or interest. If you need more examples or help with other Latvian words, feel free to ask!

Answer 158

Vājš In Latvian, the word “vājš” means “weak”. It can be used to describe physical, emotional, or metaphorical weakness. Here are a few examples: 1. Physical weakness – e.g., “Viņš jūtas vājš pēc slimības.” (He feels weak after the illness.) 2. Weak character or willpower – e.g., “Vājš raksturs” (A weak character) 3. Weak in terms of strength or intensity – e.g., “Vāja gaisma” (Weak light) 4. Weak performance or result – e.g., “Slikts un vājš sniegums.” (A bad and weak performance)

Answer 159

Filma Izrāde Svētki Sākas Sākās Sāksies Beidzas Beidzās Beigsies

Answer 160

Pēc tam In Latvian, “pēc tam” means “after that” or “later.” It is used to indicate something happening afterward in time. For example: • Es ēdīšu pusdienas un pēc tam iešu pastaigāties. – I will have lunch and after that I will go for a walk. Would you like more examples or help with other phrases?

Answer 161

Cits / Citi Cita / Citas The Latvian word for “other” or “another” is “cits” (masculine) or “cita” (feminine). • Cits cilvēks – Another person / Other person (masculine) • Cita diena – Another day / Other day (feminine) Context determines which meaning is more appropriate. Let me know if you’d like more examples or explanations. 1. Man vajag citu krāsu. – I need a different color. 2. Viņš izvēlējās citu ceļu. – He chose another path. 3. Vai tev ir kāds cits piedāvājums? – Do you have another offer? 4. Mēs satikāmies citā vietā. – We met in a different place. 5. Citi domā citādāk. – Others think differently. 6. Es meklēju citu darbu. – I am looking for another job. 7. Viņai patīk runāt par citiem. – She likes to talk about others. 8. Citreiz mēs varētu doties uz jūru. – Another time, we could go to the sea.

Answer 162

In Latvian, the word “pa” is a preposition that can have several meanings depending on the context. Its primary uses include: 1 “By” or “along” - It often indicates movement or position along a path or surface. For example: ◦ “Ej pa ceļu” translates to “I walk along the road.” 2 “Over” or “across” - It can suggest moving over something. ◦ “Pāriet pa tiltu” means “to cross over the bridge.” 3 “By means of” or “through” - It can indicate the method or medium of an action. ◦ “Sūtīt pa pastu” means “to send by mail.” The exact meaning depends heavily on the sentence structure and the case of the noun it accompanies (usually the accusative or dative). Latvian prepositions like “pa” are versatile, so context is key!

Answer 163

Vajadzētu In Latvian, the word “should” is often expressed using the verb form “vajadzētu”, which is the conditional form of “vajadzēt” (to need, to be necessary). For example: • “Man vajadzētu iet gulēt.” – “I should go to bed.” • “Tev vajadzētu vairāk atpūsties.” – “You should rest more.” • “Mums vajadzētu sākt agrāk.” – “We should start earlier.”

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Varētu In Latvian, “could” is often expressed using the conditional form of the verb “varēt” (to be able to). For “Could I get the bill?”, you can say: • “Vai es varētu saņemt rēķinu?” • “Vai es varētu dabūt rēķinu?” (More informal) More examples: • “Vai tu varētu man palīdzēt?” – “Could you help me?” • “Viņš varētu atnākt vēlāk.” – “He could come later.” • “Mēs varētu mēģināt vēlreiz.” – “We could try again.”

Answer 165

In Latvian, “would” is expressed using the conditional mood of verbs. The conditional endings are added to the verb stem. For “I would go”, the verb “iet” (to go) is conjugated in the conditional form: • “Es ietu.” – “I would go.” More examples: • “Es gribētu ceļot.” – “I would like to travel.” • “Viņš palīdzētu, ja varētu.” – “He would help if he could.” • “Mēs paliktu ilgāk, ja būtu laiks.” – “We would stay longer if we had time.”

Answer 166

Parastu piens

Answer 167

1. “Tad” – Used when referring to a sequence of events or a point in time. • Es pamodos, tad aizgāju uz darbu. (I woke up, then I went to work.) 2. “Toreiz” – Used when referring to a specific moment in the past. • Es toreiz biju skolā. (I was in school then.) 3. “Pēc tam” – Used when referring to something happening afterward. • Mēs ēdām, pēc tam skatījāmies filmu. (We ate, then we watched a movie.)

Answer 168

“Atvainojiet, man ir jautājums.”

Answer 169

Vairākus Daudz • “several” – vairāki (masculine) / vairākas (feminine) • Example: “Man ir vairāki draugi.” – I have several friends. • Example: “Viņai ir vairākas grāmatas.” – She has several books. • “many” – daudz (used for uncountable nouns) / daudzi (masculine, countable) / daudzas (feminine, countable) • Example: “Man ir daudz darba.” – I have a lot of work. • Example: “Daudzi cilvēki atnāca.” – Many people came. • Example: “Viņai ir daudzas idejas.” – She has many ideas.

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piemēram • “Es mīlu dažādas sporta spēles, piemēram, futbolu un basketbolu.” – I love various sports, for example, football and basketball. • “Man patīk augļi, piemēram, āboli un banāni.” – I like fruits, for example, apples and bananas.

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Atsūtīt sīkāku informāciju Šūtu jums aprakstu

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Tātad • Tu esi noguris, tātad tev vajag atpūsties. (You are tired, so you need to rest.) • Viņš nav atnācis, tātad viņam ir citas darīšanas. (He hasn’t come, therefore he must have other things to do.)

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iekļaut iekļauts - masculine iekļauti - masculine P iekļauta - feminine iekļautas - feminine P • Šīs izmaksas ir iekļautas cenā. (These costs are included in the price.) • Grāmatā ir iekļautas daudzas interesantas tēmas. (Many interesting topics are included in the book.) • Piemērs: Šis punkts ir iekļauts līgumā. (This point is included in the contract.) • Feminine singular: iekļauta • Piemērs: Šī informācija ir iekļauta ziņojumā. (This information is included in the report.) • Masculine plural: iekļauti • Piemērs: Visi nosacījumi ir iekļauti noteikumos. (All conditions are included in the rules.) • Feminine plural: iekļautas • Piemērs: Šīs izmaksas ir iekļautas budžetā. (These costs are included in the budget.)

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nepieciešams • Ir nepieciešams vairāk laika. (More time is necessary.) • Šis dokuments ir nepieciešams ceļošanai. (This document is required for traveling.) • Man nepieciešams tavs padoms. (I need your advice.) It can change form based on gender and number: • nepieciešama (feminine singular) • nepieciešami (masculine plural) • nepieciešamas (feminine plural)

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In Latvian, prefixes like pie- and at- modify the meaning of verbs by adding nuances related to direction, completion, or other aspects of action. 1. Pie- • This prefix generally conveys movement towards something or arrival at a destination. • Example: pienākt (from nākt – “to come”) means to come up to, to arrive at. • Other examples: • piebraukt – to drive up to • pielikt – to attach, add 2. At- • This prefix often indicates movement away from something or departure. • Example: atiet (from iet – “to go”) means to move away, to depart. • Other examples: • atbraukt – to arrive (but often with an emphasis on having come from somewhere) • atlidot – to fly away

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In Latvian, the prefixes ie- and iz- are commonly used with verbs to indicate movement in different directions or changes in state. 1. Ie- • This prefix generally conveys movement into something or entry. • Example: ielidot (from lidot – “to fly”) means to fly into or to arrive by flying. • Other examples: • ieiet – to go in, to enter • iebraukt – to drive in • ielikt – to put in 2. Iz- • This prefix often indicates movement out of something or departure. • Example: izlidot means to fly out or to depart by flying. • Other examples: • iziet – to go out • izbraukt – to drive out, to depart • izlikt – to lay out, to display In practical usage, ielido refers to an airplane arriving at an airport, while izlido refers to an airplane departing from an airport.

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Vispirms Visvairāk Vispirms mums jāizplāno maršruts, bet visvairāk jādomā par drošīb

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Masculine: Labāks Labāki Feminine: Labāka Labākas Masculine: Sliktāks Sliktāki Feminine: Sliktāka Sliktākas

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1. “iet” – means “to go” specifically on foot (walking). • Example: Es eju uz veikalu. – I am going to the store (on foot). 2. “doties” – means “to set off”, “to head to”, or “to depart”. It emphasizes the act of leaving for a destination, without specifying the mode of travel. • Example: Es dodos uz Rīgu. – I am heading to Riga. (could be by any means of transport) 3. “braukt” – means “to go” or “to travel” using a vehicle, bicycle, or other means of transport (but not on foot). • Example: Es braucu uz darbu. – I am going to work (by car, bus, etc.). Key Differences: • “Iet” = walking (on foot). • “Doties” = departing (general, no specific transport method). • “Braukt” = traveling using a vehicle (car, bus, bike, etc.).

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1. “Pie” – generally means “at,” “by,” or “to” (indicating proximity, location, or a point of contact). • It often refers to being near someone or something or going to someone’s place. • Example: Es esmu pie drauga. – I am at my friend’s (place). • Example: Mēs ejam pie mammas. – We are going to mom’s (house). 2. “Uz” – means “to” or “onto” and indicates direction or movement towards something or up to a place or destination. • It is used when referring to movement towards a location or a goal, especially in relation to physical places or objects. • Example: Es eju uz veikalu. – I am going to the store. • Example: Viņš skrien uz stadionu. – He is running to the stadium. Key Differences: • “Pie” refers to location or proximity (being “at” or “by” a place). • “Uz” refers to direction or movement towards a destination.

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Es braucu, Eju, Dodos, Esmu PIE radiem

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Pagājušajā gadā Šajā gadā - šogad Nākamajā gadā - nākamgad

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pārējie The Latvian word “pārējie” means “the others” or “the rest” when referring to a group of people or things. It is the plural form and is commonly used to distinguish a subset from a larger group. For example: • Kur ir pārējie? – “Where are the others?” • Pārējie studenti jau ir aizgājuši. – “The rest of the students have already left.”

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galvenais The Latvian word “galvenais” means “main,” “principal,” “chief,” or “most important.” It is often used to describe something that holds the highest priority or significance in a given context. Usage examples: • Galvenais iemesls – “The main reason” • Galvenais mērķis – “The main goal” • Galvenais varonis – “The main character” • Galvenais, lai tu esi laimīgs. – “The most important thing is that you are happy.” It can function as both an adjective (describing something important) and as a noun (meaning “the main thing” or “the most important aspect”).

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PĒC “Es aizgāju uz veikalu PĒC ziediem.” • Es – “I” • aizgāju – “went” (past tense of iet, meaning “to go”) • uz veikalu – “to the store” • pēc ziediem – “for flowers” (literally “after flowers,” which is how Latvians express going to get something)

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Tāds Tāda The Latvian words “tāds” (masculine) and “tāda” (feminine) mean “such,” “that kind of,” or “like that.” They are used to describe or compare something with a certain characteristic. Examples of Usage: 1. Describing a quality or characteristic • Viņš ir tāds gudrs cilvēks! – He is such a smart person! • Viņa ir tāda jauka! – She is so nice! 2. Comparing something • Es nekad neesmu redzējis tādu mašīnu. – I have never seen a car like that. • Tev ir tāds pats telefons kā man! – You have the same kind of phone as I do! 3. Expressing emotions (positive or negative) • Tas bija tāds pārsteigums! – That was such a surprise! • Kāpēc tu esi tāds dusmīgs? – Why are you so angry?

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Atbilde The Latvian word “atbilde” means “answer” or “response.” It can refer to both verbal and written replies, as well as reactions to questions or situations. Examples of Usage: 1. Answer to a question: • Es nezinu atbildi. – I don’t know the answer. • Kāda ir pareizā atbilde? – What is the correct answer? 2. Reply or response: • Es gaidu tavu atbildi. – I’m waiting for your reply. • Viņa atbilde bija ļoti negaidīta. – Her response was very unexpected. 3. Figurative meaning (reaction to something): • Mīlestība ir labākā atbilde uz naidu. – Love is the best response to hate.

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M: savs , savi F: sava, savas In Latvian, these words are possessive pronouns that mean “one’s own” or “his/her own.” Their form changes based on gender and number: • savs – masculine singular (e.g., Viņš paņēma savu grāmatu. – “He took his own book.”) • sava – feminine singular (e.g., Viņa mīl savu māju. – “She loves her own house.”) • savi – masculine plural (e.g., Viņi satika savus draugus. – “They met their own friends.”) • savas – feminine plural (e.g., Viņas redzēja savas somas. – “They saw their own bags.”)

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Starp The Latvian word “starp” means “between” or “among” and is used with the accusative case. Here are some example sentences: 1. Starp diviem krēsliem ir galds. (There is a table between two chairs.) 2. Viņš stāv starp saviem draugiem. (He is standing among his friends.) 3. Starp mums nav noslēpumu. (There are no secrets between us.) 4. Starp citu, rīt būs saulains laiks. (By the way, tomorrow will be sunny.) 5. Ir grūti izvēlēties starp šīm iespējām. (It is difficult to choose between these options.) 6. Es jūtos kā pazudis starp svešiniekiem. (I feel lost among strangers.) 7. Saruna starp skolotāju un skolēnu bija interesanta. (The conversation between the teacher and the student was interesting.)

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aptuveni The Latvian word “aptuveni” means “approximately,” “about,” or “roughly.” Here are some example sentences: 1. Mēs ieradīsimies aptuveni pēc stundas. (We will arrive in about an hour.) 2. Šis projekts maksās aptuveni 500 eiro. (This project will cost approximately 500 euros.) 3. Koncertā bija aptuveni tūkstoš cilvēku. (There were about a thousand people at the concert.) 4. Māja atrodas aptuveni piecus kilometrus no pilsētas centra. (The house is located roughly five kilometers from the city center.) 5. Viņš ir aptuveni 30 gadus vecs. (He is approximately 30 years old.) 6. Es aptuveni saprotu, ko tu domā. (I roughly understand what you mean.) 7. Filma ilgst aptuveni divas stundas. (The movie lasts about two hours.)

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Ātri Ātrāk Visātrāk These Latvian words all relate to speed and are different degrees of comparison for the adverb “ātri” (quickly, fast). 1. Ātri – quickly, fast (positive degree) • Piemērs: Viņš skrien ātri. (He runs fast.) 2. Ātrāk – faster, more quickly (comparative degree) • Piemērs: Lūdzu, runā ātrāk! (Please, speak faster!) 3. Visātrāk – fastest, the most quickly (superlative degree) • Piemērs: Viņa skrien visātrāk no visiem. (She runs the fastest of all.)

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Ērti Ērtāk Visērtāk These Latvian words relate to comfort and are different degrees of comparison for the adverb “ērti” (comfortably, conveniently). 1. Ērti – comfortably, conveniently (positive degree) • Piemērs: Šis krēsls ir ļoti ērti. (This chair is very comfortable.) • Piemērs: Varam tikties, kad tev ir ērti. (We can meet when it’s convenient for you.) 2. Ērtāk – more comfortably, more conveniently (comparative degree) • Piemērs: Šis dīvāns ir ērtāks nekā tas krēsls. (This sofa is more comfortable than that chair.) • Piemērs: Varbūt būs ērtāk braukt ar vilcienu. (Maybe it will be more convenient to take the train.) 3. Visērtāk – most comfortably, most conveniently (superlative degree) • Piemērs: Šī gulta ir visērtākā. (This bed is the most comfortable.) • Piemērs: Visērtāk ir ceļot ar lidmašīnu. (It is most convenient to travel by plane.)

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atvaino, ka traucēju

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The Latvian word “kaut” is an indefinite particle that adds a sense of uncertainty, approximation, or generalization to the word it modifies. It is often used in combination with adverbs or pronouns to create meanings similar to “some-” or “any-” in English. Here are some common examples: • kaut kur – “somewhere” • kaut kad – “sometime” or “at some point” • kaut kas – “something” • kaut kā – “somehow” • kaut cik – “some amount” or “however much” In some contexts, “kaut” can also express a wish or hypothetical desire, similar to “if only” or “at least” in English. For example: • Kaut viņš būtu šeit! – “If only he were here!”

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The Latvian word “labprāt” means “willingly,” “gladly,” or “with pleasure.” It is often used to express eagerness or willingness to do something. Examples: • Es labprāt tev palīdzēšu. → I will gladly help you. • Viņš labprāt piekrita piedalīties. → He willingly agreed to participate. • Labprāt dotos ceļojumā. → I’d love to go on a trip.

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The Latvian word “joprojām” means “still” or “continuously” in English. It is used to indicate that a situation, condition, or action is ongoing and has not changed. Examples: • Es joprojām gaidu. → I am still waiting. • Viņš joprojām dzīvo Rīgā. → He still lives in Riga. • Lietus turpinās joprojām. → The rain is still continuing.

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The Latvian expression “starp citu” translates to “by the way” or “incidentally” in English. It is used to introduce a side note, additional information, or a change in the topic of conversation. Examples: • Starp citu, vai tu dzirdēji jaunākās ziņas? → By the way, did you hear the latest news? • Viņš atnāca uz sapulci un, starp citu, atnesa arī kafiju visiem. → He came to the meeting and, by the way, brought coffee for everyone. • Man patīk šī grāmata. Starp citu, autors ir latvietis. → I like this book. By the way, the author is Latvian.

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vai drīkstu tevi traucēt ?

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Both vēl and joprojām can be translated as “still” in English, but they have different uses in Latvian. 1. vēl – Used to indicate something that is continuing or an additional amount of something. • It can mean still, yet, or more. • Example: • Vai tu vēl strādā? – “Are you still working?” • Es gribu vēl kafiju. – “I want more coffee.” 2. joprojām – Used when emphasizing that something has been continuing without change. • It is closer to still in the sense of unchanged over time. • Example: • Viņš joprojām nav atnācis. – “He still hasn’t come.” • Ārā joprojām līst. – “It is still raining outside.” Key Difference: • Use vēl when talking about continuation or addition. • Use joprojām when emphasizing that something remains unchanged over time.

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Agrāk The Latvian word “agrāk” means “earlier,” “previously,” or “in the past.” It is used to indicate that something happened at a prior time compared to another event or the present moment. Examples in Sentences: 1. Es agrāk dzīvoju Rīgā, bet tagad dzīvoju Liepājā. (I used to live in Riga, but now I live in Liepāja.) 2. Kāpēc tu neatnāci agrāk? (Why didn’t you come earlier?) 3. Agrāk cilvēki biežāk rakstīja vēstules. (People used to write letters more often in the past.) 4. Vai vari atnākt agrāk nekā parasti? (Can you come earlier than usual?) 5. Agrāk viss bija citādāk. (Things were different in the past.)

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1. Vilkt Meaning: To pull, but often used as to put on (clothes) Usage: You use vilkt when talking about putting on a specific item of clothing. • Example: • Es vilku jaku. – I put on a jacket. • Viņa velk kurpes. – She is putting on shoes. Forms to note: • Present: vilkt • Past: vilku, vilka, vilkām… • Present 3rd person: velk ⸻ 2. Likt Meaning: To put/place, but can also be used in idiomatic expressions related to clothing (less directly). Usage: Not typically used directly to mean “to dress,” but can be used when you “put” something on something/someone. • Example: • Viņa lika cepuri galvā. – She put the hat on (her) head. • Es likšu mēteli skapī. – I will put the coat in the closet. Forms to note: • Present: liek • Past: lika ⸻ 3. Ģērbties Meaning: To get dressed or to dress oneself Usage: Reflexive verb used when someone is getting dressed in general. • Example: • Es ģērbjos. – I am getting dressed. • Viņš ģērbjas lēni. – He dresses slowly. This verb is about the action of dressing yourself, not specific items.

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Vispār The Latvian word “vispār” is super versatile and used quite a lot in everyday speech. Its core meaning is “in general” or “at all”, but the exact sense depends on the context. Here’s a breakdown of its common uses: ⸻ 1. In general / generally / overall Used when speaking broadly or about something in a general sense. • Example: Vispār viņš ir jauks cilvēks. → In general, he is a nice person. ⸻ 2. At all (especially in negative sentences) Used for emphasis, especially to highlight negation or surprise. • Example: Viņš vispār neko neteica. → He didn’t say anything at all. Vai tu vispār mani dzirdi? → Do you even hear me at all? ⸻ 3. Actually / really / seriously In informal speech, it can also be used like “actually” or to express surprise or emphasis. • Example: Tu vispār zini, ko dari? → Do you even know what you’re doing? (tone: surprised, maybe annoyed) Vispār, man tas patīk. → Actually, I like it. ⸻ 4. Filler word / Emphasis in speech Just like in English we say “like” or “actually” a lot, Latvians throw in “vispār” to add color or emphasis. • Example: Vispār, tas bija diezgan smieklīgi. → Honestly, that was pretty funny.

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Gandrīz Example: • Es gandrīz nokavēju vilcienu. → I almost missed the train. It’s used to indicate that something came close to happening but didn’t quite. Let me know if you want more examples or help with other Latvian words!

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brīnišķīgi Tas gan būs brīnišķigi !

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Ziemeli - Ziemeļos Dienvidi - Dienvidos Austrumi - Austrumos Rietumi - Rietumos

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Zini Zināt Vai Tu zini, kura ir Latvijas nacionālà puķe ? Vau jūs zināt kurš it Latvijas nacionālais koks?

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būt sajūsmā par (kaut ko) This literally means “to be in delight/excitement about something.” Examples: • Es esmu sajūsmā par ceļojumu. — I’m excited about the trip. • Viņi bija sajūsmā par koncertu. — They were excited about the concert. Alternatively, for a slightly softer version (like “looking forward to”), you could use: “ar nepacietību gaidīt (kaut ko)” — to look forward to something / to wait with impatience • Es ar nepacietību gaidu mūsu tikšanos. — I’m looking forward to our meeting.

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Svarīgs : Tas ir svarīgs(a) Nenozīmīgs: Tas ir nenozīmīgs Alternatively for unimportant can be used: Tam nav nozīmes. – It doesn’t matter / It has no significance.

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• Use “kur” for static location. • Use “kurp” for motion or direction. 1. Kurp – Where to (direction) • “Kurp” is used when asking where someone is going, so it implies movement or direction toward a place. • Kurp tu ej? – Where are you going (to)? • Kurp viņi devās? – Where did they go (to)? 2. Kur – Where (location) • “Kur” is used when asking about a place or position, with no movement implied. • Kur tu esi? – Where are you? • Kur viņš dzīvo? – Where does he live?

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Iekšā Ārā Vai jums ir galdiņš iekšā/ārā?”

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Nesen Ēriks nesen ieguva jaunus draugus

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Gājiens 1. Dziesmu un deju svētku gājiena dalībnieki – Participants of the Song and Dance Festival procession 2. Pēc gājiena viņi devās uz koncertu. – After the march, they went to the concert.

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