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Common Latvian to English translations
| Latvian | English | Pronunciation | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sveiki | Hello | SVAY-kee | ||
| Labrīt | Good morning | LAH-breet | ||
| Paldies | Thank you | PAHL-dees | ||
| Lūdzu | Please | LOOD-zoo | ||
| Cik tas maksā? | How much is this? | tsik tahs MAHK-sah | ||
| Kur ir tualete? | Where is the bathroom? | koor eer too-ah-LEH-teh | ||
| Es nesaprotu | I do not understand | ehs neh-sah-PROH-too | ||
| Vai jūs varat man palīdzēt? | Can you help me? | vai yoos VAH-raht mahn pah-LEED-zeht | ||
| Es vēlētos kafiju | I would like coffee | ehs VEH-leh-tohs KAH-fee-yoo | ||
| Rēķinu, lūdzu | The bill, please | REH-kyee-noo LOOD-zoo | ||
| Prieks iepazīties | Nice to meet you | preeks ee-eh-pah-ZEE-tees | ||
| Uz redzēšanos | Goodbye | ooz RED-zeh-shah-nohs | ||
| Man vajag ārstu | I need a doctor | mahn VAH-yahg AHRS-too | ||
| Atvainojiet | Excuse me | aht-VAI-noh-yeet |
Tips for Latvian to English translation
Latvian diacritics distinguish long from short vowels. Missing macrons can change meaning.
Latvian uses a reflexive verb suffix -ties that has no direct English equivalent but functions similarly to reflexive pronouns.
Latvian and Lithuanian are related but not mutually intelligible. Each needs its own translator.
Riga dialect is the basis of standard Latvian. Eastern (Latgalian) dialect differs enough to sometimes be considered a separate language.
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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