Language/Standard-latvian/Vocabulary/Feelings-and-Emotions
Hi Standard Latvian learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about feelings and emotions in Standard Latvian. Being able to express what you feel is very important, especially when you are traveling or living in a foreign country, like Latvia. So, let's get started and expand our vocabulary! Don't forget to practice with native speakers and ask them any questions you may have.
Basic Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Let's start with some basic vocabulary.
Standard Latvian | Pronunciation | English |
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prieks | /prʲeːks/ | happiness, joy |
skumjš | /skʊmʲʃ/ | sadness |
dusmas | /dusmas/ | anger, rage |
bailēs | /baɪleːs/ | fear |
dusības | /dusiːbas/ | despair |
vīlies | /viːlʲjes/ | disappointment |
Here are some examples to help you understand how to use these words in context:
- Person 1: Es jūtos priecīgs. (/es juːtos prʲet͡siːks/) (I feel happy.)
- Person 2: Tas ir lieliski! (/tas ɪr lielɪskɪ/) (That's great!)
- Person 1: Viņš ir tik skumjš. (/viɲʃ ɪr tɪk skʊmʲʃ/) (He is so sad.)
- Person 2: Vai vēlies viņam palīdzēt? (/vaɪ viːlʲies viɲam palɪdzeːt/) (Do you want to help him?)
- Person 1: Mani dusmojas viņa uzvedība. (/ma.nɪ dʊsmuo.jas viɲa uzvɛdiːba/) (I am angry at his behavior.)
- Person 2: Viņš ievērojami nepiedodami. (/viɲʃ ɪeʋɛːrojami nɛpiɛdoda.mi/) (He is remarkably unforgivable.)
Advanced Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Now that we have learned some basic words, let's move on to some more advanced vocabulary.
Standard Latvian | Pronunciation | English |
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sajūta | /sa.juːta/ | feeling, sensation |
apjukums | /apjukums/ | confusion |
aizkaitinājums | /aizkaɪtɪnaːjʊms/ | irritation |
nožēla | /noʒeːla/ | regret, remorse |
aizraušanās | /aizrauʃanaːs/ | enthusiasm |
pārsteigums | /paːrstɛiɡʊms/ | surprise |
Here are some examples to help you understand how to use these words in context:
- Person 1: Es sajūtu aizkaitinājumu par to, ka viņš nesasauc mani. (/es sajuːtu aizkaɪtɪnaːjʊmu par to, ka viɲʃ nɛsasauʦ mani/) (I feel irritated that he didn't call me.)
- Person 2: Es tevi pilnīgi saprotu. (/es tɛvɪ pilniːgi saprotu/) (I completely understand you.)
- Person 1: Kad es redzēju viņu, mani pārņēma nožēla par to, ka es viņam teicu tādas lietas. (/kad es rɛdzeːju viɲu, mani paːrneːma noʒeːla par to, ka es viɲam te͡icu taːdas lie.tas/) (When I saw him, I felt regret for saying those things to him.)
- Person 2: Bet tu zināji tikai to, kas zināji. (/bɛt tu zɪnaːji tɪkaɪ to, kas zɪnaːji/) (But you only knew what you knew.)
- Person 1: Es jūtos aizrautīgs par šo projektu. (/ɛs juːtos aizrau.tiːks par ʃo projektu/) (I feel enthusiastic about this project.)
- Person 2: Tas ir lieliski! Es esmu tikpat aizrautīgs kā tu. (/tas ɪr lielɪskɪ/ ɛs ɛsmu tɪkpat aizrau.tiːks ka tu/) (That's great! I am just as enthusiastic as you are.)
Idiomatic Expressions[edit | edit source]
Here are some idiomatic expressions that you can use to express your feelings and emotions:
Standard Latvian | Literal Translation | English Equivalent |
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man slikta dūša | I have bad taste in my mouth | I don't feel well |
man sirds asarās | My heart is in tears | I am sad |
smieties līdz asarām | To laugh until tears | To laugh so hard that tears come out |
iznīcināt kādas cerības | To destroy one's hopes | To be disappointed |
bailes kā pēdējā pusdienā | Fear like in one's last meal | Extreme fear |
Here are some examples to help you understand how to use these expressions in context:
- Person 1: Man slikta dūša. (/ma.n slikta duːʃa/) (I don't feel well.)
- Person 2: Vai vēlies, lai es piezvanu ārstam? (/vaɪ viːlʲies, lai ɛs piɛzvanu aːr.stam/) (Do you want me to call the doctor?)
- Person 1: Kad es dzirdēju par viņa nāvi, man sirds asarās. (/kad es dzɪrdeːju par viɲa naːvi, man sirds asaraːs/) (When I heard about his death, I was sad.)
- Person 2: Viņš bija brīnišķīgs cilvēks. (/viɲʃ bija brɪniʃkiːks tsiɫvɛːks/) (He was an amazing person.)
- Person 1: Es esmu tikai smējies līdz asarām. (/ɛs ɛsmu tɪkaj smæːjɪɛs liːdz asaraːm/) (I was just laughing so hard that tears came out.)
- Person 2: Tas bija ļoti jautri. (/tas biʲja ʎoːti jau.tɾi/) (That was really fun.)
Fun Facts[edit | edit source]
Did you know that Latvians have a unique word for the feeling you get when you bite into a freshly baked rye bread? It's called "rudzu prieks" and it literally means "rye happiness."
Another fun fact is that Latvians have a special celebration for midsummer, called "Jāņi." During this celebration, people stay up all night, make flower wreaths, and drink a traditional beverage made from fermented rye bread called "kvass."
Sources[edit | edit source]
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Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Family
- Days of the Week
- Drinks
- Food
- Count to 10
- Health
- Colors
- How to Say Hello and Greetings
- Animals