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Latvian-English Online Translator: Your Bridge Between Two Languages

Welcome to the Latvian-English Online Translator by ArabicLib – a powerful and user-friendly platform designed to facilitate communication and learning between Latvian and English speakers. Whether you are a student, traveler, or business professional, ArabicLib offers instant, accurate translation and language tools for every need.

Exceptional Features of the ArabicLib Online Translator

  • Support for over 100 languages and thousands of language pairs for seamless translation.
  • Intuitive dual-window design for quick and easy translation workflow.
  • Ability to translate text within HTML context, making it perfect for web content and developers.
  • Comprehensive Latvian-English dictionary with hundreds of thousands of translations, definitions, pronunciation guides, sentence examples, and synonyms.
  • Interactive flashcard tests for mastering vocabulary and testing your translation knowledge in all available language directions.
  • Dedicated sections for Phrasebook and Lexicon, providing essential words and expressions at your fingertips.

Latvian and English: Comparing and Contrasting the Two Languages

Latvian, an Eastern Baltic language, and English, a Germanic language, each possess distinctive qualities. While both use the Latin script, their alphabets, pronunciation, and grammatical structures differ significantly.

  • Alphabet & Pronunciation: Both employ the Latin alphabet, but Latvian includes diacritical marks (ā, ē, ī, ū, š, ģ, ķ, ļ, ņ, ž, č) that influence pronunciation and meaning. English is rich in vowel sounds, while Latvian’s vowel system is simpler but includes long and short forms.
  • Grammar: Latvian is highly inflected, featuring six grammatical cases and gendered nouns, significantly affecting sentence construction. English relies heavily on word order and auxiliary verbs for expressing grammatical meaning.
  • Word Order: English uses a Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) structure, whereas Latvian’s inflection allows for more flexibility in word order without losing meaning.
  • Verb Tenses: English grammar features a complex system of verb tenses; Latvian has fewer tenses but uses aspect markings and moods.

Translating between Latvian and English requires understanding these structural differences, particularly with cases, articles (Latvian does not use “the” or “a”), and idiomatic expressions. Context, nuance, and cultural references are crucial for accurate translation.

Top 30 Common Latvian-English Words and Their Translations

  1. sveiki - hello
  2. paldies - thank you
  3. jā - yes
  4. nē - no
  5. lūdzu - please / you're welcome
  6. mīlestība - love
  7. laiks - time
  8. draugs - friend
  9. ģimene - family
  10. skola - school
  11. darbs - work
  12. maize - bread
  13. ūdens - water
  14. vīrietis - man
  15. sieva - woman
  16. zēns - boy
  17. meitene - girl
  18. saule - sun
  19. māja - house
  20. durvis - door
  21. dārzs - garden
  22. pilsēta - city
  23. valoda - language
  24. grāmata - book
  25. mašīna - car
  26. viens - one
  27. divi - two
  28. trīs - three
  29. laba diena - good day
  30. atā - bye

Comprehensive Latvian-English Dictionary and Learning Resources

The ArabicLib website features a robust Latvian-English dictionary containing hundreds of thousands of entries, definitions, accurate pronunciations, real-life sentence usage, and abundant synonyms. This resource helps users deeply understand vocabulary and nuances in both languages.

Pronunciation aids and plenty of example sentences assist in mastering spoken and written language, making the dictionary a valuable companion for beginners and advanced learners alike.

Test Your Knowledge: Flashcards and Interactive Quizzes

To reinforce your learning, ArabicLib offers interactive flashcard quizzes. Choose the correct translation for each word or phrase and get instant feedback. These tests are available for all language pairs, fostering practical vocabulary acquisition and strengthening translation skills for users of all levels.

Phrasebook and Lexicon: Essential Words and Expressions

ArabicLib’s Phrasebook provides ready-to-use phrases for travel, business, daily communication, and emergencies, covering basic needs and cultural etiquette. The Lexicon section offers curated lists of fundamental words and expressions, perfect for building a solid foundation in Latvian or English.

Dive into a world of languages with ArabicLib – where learning, translating, and discovering Latvian and English is engaging, efficient, and accessible to everyone.

Popular translations

Vai vēlaties spēlēt biljardu?Do you want to play billiards?
Džims pagrieza atslēgu slēdzenē.Jim turned the key in the lock.
Kurš ir tavs brālis?Which one is your brother?
Es gribu zināt jūsu viedokli.I want to know your opinion.
Jums nav par ko uztraukties.You have nothing to worry about.
Ziemā es ciešu no depresijas.In winter I suffer from depression.
Manai meitai ir saaukstēšanās.My daughter has a cold.
Kādu filmu tu skatījies?What movie did you watch?
Kāda ir tava mīļākā spēle?What is your favourite game?
Viņa dzīvo pārpilnībā.She lives in abundance.
Visi smējās par viņa kļūdu.Everyone laughed at his mistake.
Liels paldies par jūsu interesi.Thank you very much for your interest.
Labu apetīti - laba mērce.Good appetite - good sauce.
Laika apstākļi bieži mainās.The weather changes frequently.
Tikko pabeidzu ēst.I just finished eating.
Tavs plāns izklausās ļoti labs.Your plan sounds very good.
Izgudrojumus veido privātpersonas.Inventions are made by individuals.
Pāvests apmeklēja Brazīliju.The Pope visited Brazil.
Pasaki viņam gaidīt.Tell him to wait.
Kad iznācu ārā, man palika auksti.When I came out, I felt cold.
Cik vecs ir tavam vecākajam dēlam?How old is your eldest son?
Manam brālim nekā nav.My brother has nothing.
Lietus pārvērtās sniegā.The rain turned to snow.
Sasodīts! Pārbijies līdz nāvei!Damn you! Scared half to death!
Cik grāmatu tu izlasi mēnesī?How many books do you read per month?
Nopirku jaunu televizoru.I bought a new TV.
Suns grib gulēt.The dog wants to sleep.
Viņa teica, ka ir laimīga.She said she was happy.
Dzīve ne vienmēr ir priecīga.Life is not always joyful.
Mācieties, cik cītīgi varat.Study as hard as you can.

Lexicon

termostats (thermostat)izplatīšana (distribution)ģitārists (guitarist)grāds (degree)monologs (soliloquy)kravu brokeris (freight broker)zīmola lojalitāte (brand loyalty)drošības krājumi (safety stock)mulča (mulch)mantija (mantle)taibreiks (tie-break)vista (chicken)Māja (House)tēvs (father)fotosintēze (photosynthesis)Pretneimersadarbība (Counterinsurgency)imports (import)Medus pods (Honeypot)kafija (coffee)diagonāli (diagonal)infinitisms (infinitism)konkurences ainava (competitive landscape)šalle (scarf)automatizācija (automation)fokusa grupa (focus group)Sabotāža (Sabotage)navigācija (navigation)Tehno (Techno)neirodeģenerācija (neurodegeneration)atskaņa (rhyme)ieguves rūpniecība (mining)pulks (regiment)atsauksmes (feedback)liecība (testimony)aizsardzība (protection)ūdens sildītājs (water heater)biļete (ticket)Katru stundu (Hourly)apavi (shoes)temperatūras mērīšana (temperature measurement)Tautas (Folk)klimata pārmaiņas (climate change)mākslīgais intelekts (artificial intelligence)kases grāvējs (box office hit)debeszils (cerulean)meža ugunsgrēks (wildfire)priekšroka (forehand)spēle (game)tomāts (tomato)granīts (granite)brilles (glasses)Metāls (Metal)šķiņķis (ham)Autorizācija (Authorization)mediķis (medic)pirotehnika (pyrotechnics)vēja dzesēšana (wind chill)reportieris (reporter)dārzs (garden)Ievietošana (Insertion)silts (warm)domofons (intercom)Uz priekšu vērsts novērotājs (Forward Observer)izaicinājums (challenge)mineraloģija (mineralogy)Sociālā inženierija (Social Engineering)signalizācijas sistēma (alarm system)eļļa (oil)meteors (meteor)tauriņš (bow tie)invazīvās sugas (invasive species)kino (cinema)laistīšana (watering)stratēģija (strategy)ortogonāla projekcija (orthogonal projection)sausums (drought)volejbols (volley)simetriska matrica (symmetric matrix)aisbergs (iceberg)episks (epic)brīvais pants (free verse)klientu vajadzības (customer needs)endēmisks (endemic)josla (band)klientorientēts (client-centered)Mācekļa prakse (Apprenticeship)koncerts (gig)mēslojums (fertilizer)putekļu vētra (duststorm)tirgus lielums (market size)psihologs (psychologist)padomdevējs (counselor)slepenība (stealth)Sintpops (Synthpop)uzvedība (behavior)vīramāte (inlaw)pēc pieprasījuma (on-demand)sezonāla izlaišana (seasonal release)tropu (tropic)