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Standard Latvian Vocabulary - Clothes

Hi Standard Latvian learners! šŸ˜Š
In this lesson, you will learn the most common words related to clothes in Standard Latvian. Clothes are an essential part of our daily lives and play a significant role in Latvian culture. Understanding the vocabulary for clothes will help you not only describe what you are wearing but also enhance your communication skills in social settings. Let's get started!


Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson: Standard Latvian Vocabulary: Going Shopping and Using Public ..., Standard Latvian Vocabulary ā†’ Health and wellness ā†’ Body parts ..., Fruits & Days of the Week.

Clothing Basics[edit | edit source]

First, let's start with some basic clothing items that are essential in any wardrobe. Here are some Latvian words for different types of clothes:

Standard Latvian Pronunciation English
krekls ['krɛkls] shirt
bikses ['bikses] pants/trousers
kleita ['klɛÉŖta] dress
svārki ['svaĖrki] skirt
džemperis ['dŹ’É›mpɛris] sweater

Now, let's see these words in context with a dialogue:

  • Person 1: Vai tu vari palÄ«dzēt man izvēlēties kreklus? (Can you help me choose a shirt?)
  • Person 2: Jā, protams. Å ie sarkanie krekli jums bÅ«s ideāli. (Yes, of course. These red shirts will be perfect for you.)
  • Person 1: Ko tu ieteiktu man uzvilkt uz kleitas? (What do you recommend I wear with the dress?)
  • Person 2: IzskatÄ«sies lieliski ar Å”iem melnajiem svārkiem. (You will look great with these black skirts.)

Footwear[edit | edit source]

Next, let's move on to footwear vocabulary. Here are some Latvian words for different types of shoes:

Standard Latvian Pronunciation English
kurpes ['kurpɛs] shoes
zābaki ['zɑĖbaki] boots
sandales ['sandales] sandals
kurpÄ«tes ['kurpiĖtes] slippers
tērpapavēdis ['tɛĖrpapaveĖdis] sneakers/trainers

Let's see these words in context with a dialogue:

  • Person 1: Vai man ir jāvalkā zābaki Å”odien? (Do I have to wear boots today?)
  • Person 2: Jā, tās bÅ«s lietainas dienas. (Yes, it will be a rainy day.)
  • Person 1: Vai tev patÄ«k Ŕīs jaunās sandales? (Do you like these new sandals?)
  • Person 2: Jā, tās ir tieÅ”i pa manai gaumei! (Yes, they are just to my taste!)

Accessories[edit | edit source]

Accessories are items that complement an outfit, such as hats, belts, and jewelry. Here are some Latvian words for different types of accessories:

Standard Latvian Pronunciation English
cepure ['tsɛpurɛ] hat
rokassoma ['rokassoma] purse/handbag
jostas ['jostas] belt
aproce ['aprɔtse] necklace
auskari ['auskari] earrings

Let's see these words in context with a dialogue:

  • Person 1: Man ir auksti, vai varu aizvilkt cepuri? (I am cold, can I wear a hat?)
  • Person 2: Jā, protams, aizvedÄ«sim arÄ« zilās rokassomas, lai tā sakrÄ«t ar jÅ«su cepuri. (Yes, of course, let's also bring the blue purse to match with your hat.)
  • Person 1: Mani auskari nospieda, ko man darÄ«t? (My earrings are hurting, What should I do?)
  • Person 2: JÅ«s varat mēģināt tos viegli pabÄ«dÄ«t uz priekÅ”u, lai tie nesit jÅ«su auss. (You can try to push them forward lightly, so they don't touch your ear.)

Traditional Clothing[edit | edit source]

Latvian traditional clothing reflects the country's rich cultural heritage. Folk costumes vary regionally in Latvia and are often brightly colored with distinctive patterns. The most common elements are:

Standard Latvian Pronunciation English
sedziņŔ ['sɛdziņŹƒ] vest
svārki ['svaĖrki] skirt
sievieÅ”u cepure ['sievjɛŹƒu tsɛpurɛ] women's hat
vÄ«rieÅ”u cepure ['viĖrijɛŹƒu tsɛpurɛ] men's hat
zaroti ['zaroti] scarf

Let's see these words in context with a dialogue:

  • Person 1: Kas ir karnevāls? (What is a carnival?)
  • Person 2: Karnevāls ir svētki, kur cilvēki ģērbjas Latvijas tautastērpā. Tu vari valkāt sarkanu sedziņu ar baltu svārku vai zilu sievieÅ”u cepuri. (Carnival is a holiday where people wear Latvian traditional costumes. You can wear a red vest with a white skirt, or a blue women's hat.)

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

In this lesson, you learned about the most common words and expressions related to clothes in Standard Latvian. Knowing these words will not only enhance your language skills but also help you communicate effectively in a variety of social settings. Remember, you can also use Polyglot Club to find native speakers and ask them any questions you may have about clothes or any other topic in Standard Latvian. Don't forget to check out the [Language/Standard-latvian/Vocabulary|Vocabulary] page for more resources on learning Standard Latvian. Paldies un veiksmi! (Thank you and good luck!)

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