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Common English to Latvian translations
| English | Latvian | Pronunciation | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hello | Sveiki | SVAY-kee | ||
| Good morning | Labrīt | LAH-breet | ||
| Thank you | Paldies | PAHL-dees | ||
| Please | Lūdzu | LOOD-zoo | ||
| How much is this? | Cik tas maksā? | tsik tahs MAHK-sah | ||
| Where is the bathroom? | Kur ir tualete? | koor eer too-ah-LEH-teh | ||
| I do not understand | Es nesaprotu | ehs neh-sah-PROH-too | ||
| Can you help me? | Vai jūs varat man palīdzēt? | vai yoos VAH-raht mahn pah-LEED-zeht | ||
| I would like coffee | Es vēlētos kafiju | ehs VEH-leh-tohs KAH-fee-yoo | ||
| The bill, please | Rēķinu, lūdzu | REH-kyee-noo LOOD-zoo | ||
| Nice to meet you | Prieks iepazīties | preeks ee-eh-pah-ZEE-tees | ||
| Goodbye | Uz redzēšanos | ooz RED-zeh-shah-nohs | ||
| I need a doctor | Man vajag ārstu | mahn VAH-yahg AHRS-too | ||
| Excuse me | Atvainojiet | aht-VAI-noh-yeet |
Tips for English to Latvian translation
Latvian is one of only two surviving Baltic languages (alongside Lithuanian). It has seven grammatical cases and two genders. Latvian grammar is complex but highly regular, with few exceptions to its rules.
Latvian uses the Latin alphabet with diacritics: ā, č, ē, ģ, ī, ķ, ļ, ņ, š, ū, ž. The macron (¯) indicates long vowels. These marks are essential.
Latvian word order is SVO by default but flexible. The language has pitch accent on the first syllable of most words.
Latvian has absorbed vocabulary from German (centuries of Baltic German influence), Russian (Soviet period), and increasingly English.
About the Latvian language
Latvian is a Baltic language spoken by about 1.7 million people in Latvia. Together with Lithuanian, it forms the Baltic branch of the Indo-European family. Latvian was standardized in the 19th century during the National Awakening and became the sole official language after Latvia regained independence in 1991.
Latvia is an EU and NATO member with a growing tech sector. Riga, the capital, is the largest city in the Baltic states and a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its Art Nouveau architecture. Latvia has a strong tradition of choral singing, and the Latvian Song and Dance Festival is a UNESCO-recognized cultural event.
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