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<h1>Family and Relationships in Standard Latvian</h1>
==Family and Relationships in Standard Latvian==


<h2>Introduction</h2>
==Introduction==


In this lesson, you will learn how to talk about family members and various relationships in Standard Latvian. Family is very important in Latvian culture, and it is customary to have large extended families. Latvians also value personal relationships and friendships, so it is useful to know how to talk about them in Latvian.
In this lesson, you will learn how to talk about family members and various relationships in Standard Latvian. Family is very important in Latvian culture, and it is customary to have large extended families. Latvians also value personal relationships and friendships, so it is useful to know how to talk about them in Latvian.


<h2>Family Members</h2>
 
<span link>With the completion of this lesson, consider investigating these related pages: [[Language/Standard-latvian/Vocabulary/Animals|Animals]] & [[Language/Standard-latvian/Vocabulary/Clothes|Clothes]].</span>  
==Family Members==


Here are some common family members and how to say them in Standard Latvian:
Here are some common family members and how to say them in Standard Latvian:
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<h2>Family Relationships</h2>
==Family Relationships==


Here are some common family relationships and how to say them in Standard Latvian:
Here are some common family relationships and how to say them in Standard Latvian:
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* vecmāmiņa - grandmother
* vecmāmiņa - grandmother


<h2>Important Phrases</h2>
==Important Phrases==


Here are some useful phrases for talking about family and relationships in Latvian:
Here are some useful phrases for talking about family and relationships in Latvian:
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* Mana ģimene ir man svarīga. - My family is important to me.
* Mana ģimene ir man svarīga. - My family is important to me.


<h2>Conclusion</h2>
==Conclusion==


Learning how to talk about family members and relationships in Standard Latvian is an important step in becoming proficient in the language. It will allow you to communicate more effectively with Latvians and gain a deeper appreciation of their culture. Use the above vocabulary and phrases to start practicing today!
Learning how to talk about family members and relationships in Standard Latvian is an important step in becoming proficient in the language. It will allow you to communicate more effectively with Latvians and gain a deeper appreciation of their culture. Use the above vocabulary and phrases to start practicing today!


<span link>Upon wrapping up this lesson, take a look at these related pages: [[Language/Standard-latvian/Vocabulary/Count-to-10|Count to 10]] & [[Language/Standard-latvian/Vocabulary/Greetings-and-introductions|Greetings and introductions]].</span>
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==Other Lessons==
==Related Lessons==
* [[Language/Standard-latvian/Vocabulary/Music,-films-and-books|Music, films and books]]
* [[Language/Standard-latvian/Vocabulary/Music,-films-and-books|Music, films and books]]
* [[Language/Standard-latvian/Vocabulary/Drinks|Drinks]]
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Standard Latvian Vocabulary → Daily life and routines → Family and relationships

Family and Relationships in Standard Latvian

Introduction

In this lesson, you will learn how to talk about family members and various relationships in Standard Latvian. Family is very important in Latvian culture, and it is customary to have large extended families. Latvians also value personal relationships and friendships, so it is useful to know how to talk about them in Latvian.


With the completion of this lesson, consider investigating these related pages: Animals & Clothes.

Family Members

Here are some common family members and how to say them in Standard Latvian:

Standard Latvian Pronunciation English
tētis TEH-tis father
māte MAH-teh mother
dēls dehls son
meita MAY-tah daughter
brālis BRAH-lis brother
māsa MAH-sa sister
vecmāmiņa vets-MAH-mee-nya grandmother
vectētis vets-TEH-tis grandfather
puisis pwee-sis boyfriend
meitene MAY-teh-neh girlfriend

Family Relationships

Here are some common family relationships and how to say them in Standard Latvian:

  • mana ģimene - my family
  • mūsu ģimene - our family
  • draudzene - female friend/girlfriend
  • draugs - male friend/boyfriend
  • sieva - wife
  • vīrs - husband
  • vecāki - parents
  • bērni - children
  • māsa - sister
  • brālis - brother
  • tēvs - father
  • māte - mother
  • meita - daughter
  • dēls - son
  • vectēvs - grandfather
  • vecmāmiņa - grandmother

Important Phrases

Here are some useful phrases for talking about family and relationships in Latvian:

  • Sveiki, mani vecāki ir... - Hello, my parents are...
  • Man ir brālis/māsa. - I have a brother/sister.
  • Es mīlu savu sievu/vīru. - I love my wife/husband.
  • Man ir draudzene/draugs. - I have a girlfriend/boyfriend.
  • Es mīlu savu bērnu. - I love my child.
  • Mana ģimene ir man svarīga. - My family is important to me.

Conclusion

Learning how to talk about family members and relationships in Standard Latvian is an important step in becoming proficient in the language. It will allow you to communicate more effectively with Latvians and gain a deeper appreciation of their culture. Use the above vocabulary and phrases to start practicing today!


Upon wrapping up this lesson, take a look at these related pages: Count to 10 & Greetings and introductions.

Table of Contents - Standard Latvian Course - 0 to A1


Introduction to Latvian grammar


Daily life and routines


Latvian traditions and customs


Verbs and tenses


Going shopping and using public transport


Latvian geography and landmarks


Adverbs and prepositions


Leisure activities and hobbies


Latvian arts and museums


The accusative case and indirect objects


Education and employment


Latvian history and politics


Conditional and subjunctive mood


Travel and tourism


Latvian culture and identity


The genitive and possessive forms


Health and wellness


Latvian sports and outdoor activities

Other Lessons


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