Vocabulary | Phrases | Grammar |
These are expressions used when giving or getting directions in Latvian. Very useful when trying to find your way around or when lost.
| Excuse me! (to ask someone): Atvainojiet! |
| Can you show me?: Vai jūs varat man parādīt? |
| I'm lost: Es esmu apmaldījies |
| I'm not from here: Es neesmu vietējais |
| Can I help you?: Kā es varu palīdzēt? |
| Can you help me?: Vai jūs varat man palīdzēt? |
| It's near here: Tas ir tepat |
| It's far from here: Tas ir tālu |
| Go straight: Ejiet taisni |
| Turn left: Griezieties pa kreisi |
| Turn right: Griezieties pa labi |
| One moment please!: Vienu mirklīti, lūdzu |
| Come with me!: Nāciet man līdzi! |
| How can I get to the museum? : Kā es varu nokļūt uz muzeju? |
| How long does it take to get there?: Cik ilgā laikā tur var nokļūt? |
| Downtown (city center): Pilsētas centrs |
The following are words which might be used alone or in combination with other words to ask or give directions.
| Near: tuvu | |
| Far: tālu | |
| Right: pa labi | |
| Left: pa kreisi |
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| Straight: taisni | |
| There: tur | |
| Here: šeit | |
| To walk: staigāt |
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| To drive: vadīt auto | |
| To turn: griezties | |
| Traffic light: luksofori |
We hope you will not need to ask for directions in Latvian. If you do need help then the above sentences are essential. Check our menu above to select another topic or click the "Next" button to view the next lesson.
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