Language/Standard-latvian/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion

Standard Latvian Grammar - Give your Opinion

Hi Standard Latvian learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to give your opinion in Standard Latvian. We will look at the grammar rules and some examples. Let's get started!

Giving Your Opinion

Giving your opinion in Standard Latvian is quite simple. To express your opinion, you can use the verb teikt (to say). For example:

• Es teiktu, ka... - I would say that...

You can also use the verb domāt (to think) to express your opinion. For example:

• Es domāju, ka... - I think that...

You can also use the verb uzskatīt (to consider) to express your opinion. For example:

• Es uzskatu, ka... - I consider that...

Example Sentences

Standard Latvian	Pronunciation	English Translation
Es teiktu, ka viņš ir labs draugs.	ehs tayk-too, kah veenksh eer lahps drah-oogs	I would say that he is a good friend.
Es domāju, ka viņš ir ļoti talantīgs.	ehs doh-mah-yoo, kah veenksh eer loh-tee tah-lahn-teegs	I think that he is very talented.
Es uzskatu, ka viņš ir ļoti gudrs.	ehs oos-kah-too, kah veenksh eer loh-tee goo-dersh	I consider that he is very smart.

Quiz

Test your knowledge of giving your opinion in Standard Latvian with the following quiz:

How do you say "I think that..." in Standard Latvian?

1. A) Es teiktu, ka...
2. B) Es domāju, ka...
3. C) Es uzskatu, ka...

What is the correct translation of "Es domāju, ka viņš ir ļoti talantīgs"?

1. A) I would say that he is very talented.
2. B) I think that he is a good friend.
3. C) I consider that he is very smart.

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