Latvian Family
This is a list of words about family in Latvian. You can name people such as your relatives as well as extended family this way.
Daughter: meita
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Son: dēls
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Sister: māsa
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Brother: brālis
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Baby: zīdainis
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Child (m): puisēns
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Child (f): meitene
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Father: tēvs
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Mother: māte
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Husband: vīrs
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Wife: sieva
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Cousin (m): brālēns
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Cousin (f): māsīca
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Aunt: tante
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Uncle: tēvocis
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Grandfather: vectēvs
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Grandmother: vecmāmiņa
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Nephew: brāļadēls / māsasdēls
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Niece: brāļameita / māsasmeita
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Man: vīrietis
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| Woman: sieviete |
| Boy: zēns |
| Girl: meitene |
| People: cilvēki |
These examples show how family words are used in a Latvian sentence. Very useful when socializing with other people. This can also show you how to ask questions.
What's your brother called?: Kā sauc tavu brāli?
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How old is your sister?: Cik veca ir tava māsa?
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Where does your father work?: Kur strādā tavs tēvs?
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Your daughter is very cute: Tava meita ir ļoti jauka
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| I love my husband: Es mīlu savu vīru |
| This is my wife: Šī ir mana sieva |
With the above list you will be able to discuss how many siblings you have or ask others about their family. Now let's go to the next topic by clicking the "Next" button. Or simply choose your own topic from the menu above.
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