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In today's lesson, we will learn the main terms for colors in Standard Latvian. Enjoy your learning journey with Polyglot Club!
<div class="pg_page_title">Standard Latvian Vocabulary - Colors</div>
 
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/standard-latvian Standard Latvian] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn about colors in Standard Latvian. Colors can add descriptions, meanings, and emotions to any sentence or conversation. Knowing the words for colors in Standard Latvian can help you communicate more effectively and add depth to your interactions.  
 
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==Main Terms==
== Basic Colors ==
The following table contains the main terms for colors in Standard Latvian.
 
Let’s start with the basic colors in Standard Latvian:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Standard Latvian !! Pronunciation !! English
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|-
! Word in Standard Latvian !! Pronunciation (transliteration) !! Translation in English
| Zaļš  || /zaːɫʃ/ || Green
|-
|-
| balts || balts || white
| Sarkans  || /sarkans/ || Red
|-
|-
| melns || melns || black
| Dzeltena || /dzeɫtêna/ || Yellow
|-
|-
| sarkans || sarkans || red
| Rozā || /rozaː/ || Pink
|-
|-
| zaļš || zaļš || green
| Oranža || /oranʒa/ || Orange
|-
|-
| dzeltens || dzeltens || yellow
| Balta || /baɫta/ || White
|-
|-
| pelēks || pelēks || grey
| Melna || /meɫna/ || Black
|-
|-
| brūns || brūns || brown
| Zila || /ziɫa/ || Blue
|}
 
<b>Examples:</b>
 
* Person 1: Man patīk <i>zaļš</i> audiņš. (I like <i>green</i> towel.)
* Person 2: Es ieteiktu tev ņemt <i>balto</i> košeli uz pasākumu. (I would recommend you to wear <i>white</i> shirt to the event.)
 
 
== Intermediate Colors ==
 
The intermediate colors are obtained by mixing the basic colors:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Standard Latvian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| oranžs || oranžs || orange
| Tumši zaļš || /tûmʃi zaːɫʃ/ || Dark green
|-
|-
| violetais || violetais || purple
| Silti sarkans || /siɫti sarkans/ || Warm red
|-
| Rūķīgi dzeltena || /rûkiːgi dzeɫtêna/ || Mustard yellow
|-
| Gaiši rozā || /ɡaɪʃi rozaː/ || Light pink
|-
| Gaiši oranža || /ɡaɪʃi oranʒa/ || Light orange
|-
| Ārpusē balta || /aːrpusē baɫta/ || Off-white
|-
| Pelēks || /peɫěks/ || Gray
|-
| Gaiši zila || /ɡaɪʃi ziɫa/ || Light blue
|}
|}


==Dialogue==
<b>Examples:</b>
Let's practice the words above in a dialogue.  
 
* Person 1: Kur ir mana <i>tumši zaļā</i> cepure? (Where is my <i>dark green</i> hat?)
* Person 2: Es vēlos kafiju ar <i>rūķīgi dzeltenām</i> puķēm. (I would like a coffee with <i>mustard yellow</i> flowers.)
 
 
== Advanced Colors ==
 
Advanced colors are created by combining basic and intermediate colors with words to create complex descriptions.
 
Here are some examples:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Standard Latvian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| Silti pērļu balti || /siɫti pērɫu baɫti/ || Warm pearl white
|-
| Vēsi tumši zilgani || /vēsi tûmʃi ziɫɡâni/ || Cool dark bluish
|-
| Metāla sērkociņš || /metāla sērkoitʃ/ || Metallic grey
|}
 
<b>Examples:</b>
 
* Person 1: Es nopirku <i>silti pērļu baltas</i> zābakes. (I bought <i>warm pearl white</i> shoes.)
* Person 2: Mana automašīna ir <i>vēsi tumši zilgana</i>, un tā izskatās ļoti elegantu. (My car is <i>cool dark bluish</i>, and it looks very elegant.)
 
 
== Cultural References ==
 
Latvia has a long history of crafts, and many traditional Latvian textiles use the colors red, black, and white. The colors represent the three Latvian Gods, with red symbolizing Jumis, the God of fertility, and black symbolizing Velns, the God of the underworld. White represents Dievs, the supreme god of Latvian mythology.
 
<b>Dialogue:</b>
 
* Person 1: Tev ir skaistas <i>sarkanas</i> rokassprādzes. (You have beautiful <i>red</i> bracelets.)
* Person 2: Paldies, es tos iegādājos rīcības laikā. Sarkanā krāsa Latvijā simbolizē enerģiju un spēku. (Thank you, I got them during the sale. The color red in Latvia symbolizes energy and strength.)
 
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* '''Person 1''': Kāda krāsa ir tavs auto? (Kāda krāsa ir tavs auto?) – What color is your car?
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* '''Person 2''': Mana auto ir sarkana. (Mana auto ir sarkana.) – My car is red.
* '''Person 1''': Un tavs mājas fasādes krāsa? (Un tavs mājas fasādes krāsa?) – And what color is your house facade?
* '''Person 2''': Mājas fasāde ir zaļa. (Mājas fasāde ir zaļa.) – The house facade is green.
* '''Person 1''': Un tavs dators? (Un tavs dators?) – And your computer?
* '''Person 2''': Mana datora korpuss ir melns. (Mana datora korpuss ir melns.) – My computer case is black.
* '''Person 1''': Un tavs darba galds? (Un tavs darba galds?) – And your desk?
* '''Person 2''': Mans darba galds ir pelēks. (Mans darba galds ir pelēks.) – My desk is grey.
* '''Person 1''': Un tavs mēbeles? (Un tavs mēbeles?) – And your furniture?
* '''Person 2''': Manas mēbeles ir brūnas. (Manas mēbeles ir brūnas.) – My furniture is brown.


==Sources==
<b>Sources:</b>
* https://www.omniglot.com/writing/latvian.htm (the Latvian language and its writing system)
- [https://www.latvia.eu/colors-latvia Colors in Latvia]
* https://www.ethnologue.com/language/lav (the Latvian language and its dialects)
- [https://www.latvia.travel/en/article/latvijas-dabas-krasu-magija Magic of colors in the nature of Latvia]




==Related Lessons==
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* [[Language/Standard-latvian/Vocabulary/Count-to-10|Count to 10]]
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* [[Language/Standard-latvian/Vocabulary/Fruits|Fruits]]
|description=In this lesson, you will learn about colors in Standard Latvian. Knowing the words for colors in Standard Latvian can help you communicate more effectively and add depth to your interactions.
* [[Language/Standard-latvian/Vocabulary/Clothes|Clothes]]
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* [[Language/Standard-latvian/Vocabulary/Days-of-the-Week|Days of the Week]]
* [[Language/Standard-latvian/Vocabulary/Education|Education]]
* [[Language/Standard-latvian/Vocabulary/Family|Family]]
* [[Language/Standard-latvian/Vocabulary/Drinks|Drinks]]
* [[Language/Standard-latvian/Vocabulary/Animals|Animals]]


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Standard Latvian Vocabulary - Colors

Hi Standard Latvian learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about colors in Standard Latvian. Colors can add descriptions, meanings, and emotions to any sentence or conversation. Knowing the words for colors in Standard Latvian can help you communicate more effectively and add depth to your interactions.

Basic Colors

Let’s start with the basic colors in Standard Latvian:

Standard Latvian Pronunciation English
Zaļš /zaːɫʃ/ Green
Sarkans /sarkans/ Red
Dzeltena /dzeɫtêna/ Yellow
Rozā /rozaː/ Pink
Oranža /oranʒa/ Orange
Balta /baɫta/ White
Melna /meɫna/ Black
Zila /ziɫa/ Blue

Examples:

  • Person 1: Man patīk zaļš audiņš. (I like green towel.)
  • Person 2: Es ieteiktu tev ņemt balto košeli uz pasākumu. (I would recommend you to wear white shirt to the event.)


Intermediate Colors

The intermediate colors are obtained by mixing the basic colors:

Standard Latvian Pronunciation English
Tumši zaļš /tûmʃi zaːɫʃ/ Dark green
Silti sarkans /siɫti sarkans/ Warm red
Rūķīgi dzeltena /rûkiːgi dzeɫtêna/ Mustard yellow
Gaiši rozā /ɡaɪʃi rozaː/ Light pink
Gaiši oranža /ɡaɪʃi oranʒa/ Light orange
Ārpusē balta /aːrpusē baɫta/ Off-white
Pelēks /peɫěks/ Gray
Gaiši zila /ɡaɪʃi ziɫa/ Light blue

Examples:

  • Person 1: Kur ir mana tumši zaļā cepure? (Where is my dark green hat?)
  • Person 2: Es vēlos kafiju ar rūķīgi dzeltenām puķēm. (I would like a coffee with mustard yellow flowers.)


Advanced Colors

Advanced colors are created by combining basic and intermediate colors with words to create complex descriptions.

Here are some examples:

Standard Latvian Pronunciation English
Silti pērļu balti /siɫti pērɫu baɫti/ Warm pearl white
Vēsi tumši zilgani /vēsi tûmʃi ziɫɡâni/ Cool dark bluish
Metāla sērkociņš /metāla sērkoitʃ/ Metallic grey

Examples:

  • Person 1: Es nopirku silti pērļu baltas zābakes. (I bought warm pearl white shoes.)
  • Person 2: Mana automašīna ir vēsi tumši zilgana, un tā izskatās ļoti elegantu. (My car is cool dark bluish, and it looks very elegant.)


Cultural References

Latvia has a long history of crafts, and many traditional Latvian textiles use the colors red, black, and white. The colors represent the three Latvian Gods, with red symbolizing Jumis, the God of fertility, and black symbolizing Velns, the God of the underworld. White represents Dievs, the supreme god of Latvian mythology.

Dialogue:

  • Person 1: Tev ir skaistas sarkanas rokassprādzes. (You have beautiful red bracelets.)
  • Person 2: Paldies, es tos iegādājos rīcības laikā. Sarkanā krāsa Latvijā simbolizē enerģiju un spēku. (Thank you, I got them during the sale. The color red in Latvia symbolizes energy and strength.)

To improve your Standard Latvian Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.
➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎

Sources: - Colors in Latvia - Magic of colors in the nature of Latvia



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