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Revision as of 19:12, 29 March 2023
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As a traveler, it is essential to know how to communicate about means of transportation and directions. Being able to navigate and move around is crucial to make the most out of your trip. In this lesson, you will learn how to talk about various means of transportation, ask for directions, and distances to landmarks or destinations.
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Means of transportation
Let's begin by learning some Standard Latvian vocabulary related to means of transportation. Here are some essential words that will prove useful while getting around:
| Standard Latvian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| automašīna | /auto.ma.ʃi:.na/ | car |
| vilciens | /vi:l.tsiens/ | train |
| autobuss | /au.to.bus/ | bus |
| taksi | /ta:k.si/ | taxi |
| tramvajs | /tra.mvajs/ | tram |
| kuģis | /ku:.d͡ʒis/ | ship |
| lidmašīna | /lid.ma.ʃi:.na/ | airplane |
| velosipēds | /ve.losi.pe:ds/ | bicycle |
| motocikls | /mo.to.tsi.kls/ | motorcycle |
Here are some sentences and questions that could be useful for you during your trip in Latvia:
- Es vēlos aizbraukt uz restorānu. (I want to go to the restaurant.)
- Kā es varu nokļūt līdz lidostai? (How can I get to the airport?)
- Vai tu zini, kur ir tuvākais tramvaja piestātne? (Do you know where the nearest tram stop is?)
- Cik ilgi aizies brauciens ar autobusu no Rīgas uz Liepāju? (How long does the bus ride from Riga to Liepaja take?)
Directions and distances
Knowing how to ask and understand directions can save you a lot of time and energy. Here are some words and phrases in Standard Latvian that can help you:
| Standard Latvian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| pa labi | /pa la.bi/ | right |
| pa kreisi | /pa kre:.si/ | left |
| taisni | /tai.sni/ | straight ahead |
| pa ceļam | /pa tse:.lam/ | on the way |
| tas ir tur | /tas ir tur/ | it's there |
| zaudēt ceļu | /za.u.de:t tse:.lu/ | to lose the way |
| aptuveni divi kilometri | /ap.tu.ve:ni di:vi ki.lo.me:tri/ | about two kilometers |
Here are some sentences and questions that could be useful for you during your trip in Latvia:
- Kā man no šejienes aizbraukt līdz centram? (How can I get to the center from here?)
- Vai tu zini, cik ilgi man jāiet līdz teātrim? (Do you know how long it takes to walk to the theater?)
- Es vēlētos nokļūt līdz vēsturiskajai pilsētai. (I would like to get to the historic city.)
- Vai jums ir karte ar ceļnorādēm? (Do you have a map with directions?)
It's also useful to know how to ask about distances while traveling. Here are some phrases you can use:
- Cik tālu? || /tsik ta:.lu/ || How far?
- Vai tas ir tālu? || /vai tas ir ta:.lu/ || Is it far?
- Cik ilgi tā brauciens aizies? || /tsik il.gi ta: brau.tsiens a:i.zies/ || How long does the journey take?
Conclusion
In this lesson, you learned how to communicate about means of transportation and directions in Standard Latvian. Keep these phrases and words in mind to make the most of your next trip to Latvia.
Remember, practice makes perfect! Try engaging in conversations with locals and asking for directions or help with transportation, and you'll see just how far your language skills can take you.
Now that you've completed this lesson, don't stop learning! Check out these related topics: Using public transport & Clothes.
Other Lessons
- Health
- Idiomatic Expressions
- Family
- Using public transport
- Greetings and introductions
- Accommodation and booking
- Music, films and books
- School subjects and degrees
- Colors
- Count to 10
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