Language/Standard-latvian/Vocabulary/Free-time-activities-and-sports

Standard Latvian Vocabulary → Leisure activities and hobbies → Free time activities and sports

As a Latvian, I can tell you that we love both staying active and enjoying leisure time. In this lesson, we will learn some basic vocabulary related to free time activities and sports in Latvia.

Sports

Latvia has a rich sports culture, with a strong emphasis on ice hockey, basketball, football (soccer), and motorsports. Here are some words and phrases related to sports:

Standard Latvian	Pronunciation	English
hokejs	[ho-keis]	hockey
basketbols	[bäs-ket-bols]	basketball
futbols	[foot-bols]	football (soccer)
autosacīkstes	[ou-to-sä-tšik-stes]	motorsports/races
sacensības	[sät-ten-see-bas]	competition
uzvarēt	[oos-va-reit]	to win
zaudēt	[zou-deit]	to lose

Some popular sports events in Latvia include:

• Latvian Higher League (football/soccer competition)
• Latvian Hockey League
• European Rally Championship Round in Liepāja

Free time activities

Latvians enjoy a variety of leisure activities, both indoor and outdoor. Here are some words and phrases related to free time activities:

Standard Latvian	Pronunciation	English
pastaiga	[päs-tai-ga]	walk, stroll
pikniks	[pik-niks]	picnic
lasīšana	[lä-see-sha-na]	reading
kino	[ki-no]	cinema, movies
muzejs	[mou-zeyjs]	museum
teātris	[te-aat-ris]	theater
koncerts	[kon-tserts]	concert
dejot	[dei-yot]	to dance

Latvia also has many beautiful natural landmarks and outdoor recreational activities:

• Gauja National Park
• Cēsis Medieval Castle
• Sigulda bobsleigh and toboggan track

Now that you have learned some Latvian vocabulary related to leisure and sports, try using these words and phrases in sentences to practice your Latvian skills. Remember to have fun while you learn!

Table of Contents - Standard Latvian Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Introduction to Latvian grammar

• Nouns and their declensions
• The verb "to be" and basic sentence structure
• Adjectives and their agreement with nouns

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Daily life and routines

• Greetings and introductions
• Numbers and time
• Family and relationships

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Latvian traditions and customs

• Latvian holidays and celebrations
• Latvian cuisine
• Latvian folklore and crafts

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Verbs and tenses

• Latvian verb conjugation in the present tense
• The past tense and other verb forms

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Going shopping and using public transport

• Buying groceries and household items
• Using public transport

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Latvian geography and landmarks

• Latvian cities and regions
• Latvian nature and national parks

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Adverbs and prepositions

• Adverbs of time and location
• Prepositions and their cases

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Leisure activities and hobbies

• Free time activities and sports
• Music, films and books

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Latvian arts and museums

• Latvian art and architecture
• Latvian museums and exhibitions

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The accusative case and indirect objects

• The accusative case and direct objects
• Indirect objects and the dative case

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Education and employment

• School subjects and degrees
• Jobs and professions

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Latvian history and politics

• Major historical events and figures
• Modern politics and society

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Conditional and subjunctive mood

• The conditional mood and hypothetical situations
• The subjunctive mood and wishes

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Travel and tourism

• Means of transport and directions
• Accommodation and booking

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Latvian culture and identity

• Latvian language and literature
• Latvian music and dance traditions

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The genitive and possessive forms

• The genitive case and possession
• The possessive forms and characteristics

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Health and wellness

• Body parts and basic health issues
• Healthy living and habits

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Latvian sports and outdoor activities

• Popular sports and events
• Nature and outdoor recreation

Related Lessons

• Using public transport
• How to Say Hello and Greetings
• Animals
• Feelings and Emotions
• Food
• Buying groceries and household items
• Jobs and professions
• Means of transport and directions
• Music, films and books
• Greetings and introductions