How to form simple sentences in Latvian

How to form simple sentences in Latvian

You want to learn how to form simple sentences in Latvian? You've come to the right place! Scroll down and see the short Latvian lessons complete with useful examples. The house is big, the book is old... we make forming simple Latvian sentences easy.

Simple Latvian sentences

In a typical sentence in Latvian which uses the verb 'to be', the verb is placed between the subject and the attribute as in English. The verb 'to be' is 'ir' in both the singular and the plural.

Examples

Ābols ir sarkans.
The apple is red.
Ābols ir zaļš.
The apple is green.
Ābols ir apaļš.
The apple is round.
Ābols ir labs.
The apple is good.
Ābols ir liels.
The apple is big.
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About Latvian

About Latvian

Latvian is a Baltic language spoken by 1.4 million people in Latvia. If you are planning on doing some travelling, learning Latvian would be a great way to make the most of your trip.

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Basic words and phrases in Latvian

Learn to get by in Latvian with these useful words and phrases. We'll begin by learning some basic Latvian phrases which you can use for everyday communication.

Man tevi vajag.
I need you.
Es tevi gribu.
I want you.
Es mīlu Tevi.
I love you.
Man tev patīk.
I like you.
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If you want to go from beginner to fluent in Latvian in a reasonable amount of time, you'll need a proven study method and daily dedication. Our nine-step Latvian learning guide will show you how to teach yourself Latvian in a structured,effective way. The steps below will take you through the progression of skills needed to learn to speak, read and understand Latvian.

Step 10 : Simple sentences in Latvian

You've already learned so much in steps 1 to 9 and we'd like to help you learn even more with this bonus step. Learn the phrases Tā ir grāmata, Tas ir krēsls  and Tas ir durvis  (This is a book, This is a chair, This is a door). Then learn the phrases Durvis ir lielas and Durvis ir mazas (The door is big, The door is small). And then learn the phrases Durvis ir lielas and Durvis ir mazas (The doors are big, The doors are small). You can scroll to the top of this page to see a short lesson about simple Latvian sentences including useful examples. Take everything you have learned so far and then teach yourself just a few new words each week. In this way, you'll soon be able to say 100's, if not 1000's of short phrases in Latvian. Give it a try yourself!

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