المعنى
Asking for someone's name.
خلفية ثقافية
Latvians are reserved. Do not expect to use first names immediately. Similar etiquette applies in Estonia and Lithuania. Formal address is standard in business. English speakers often use first names, but Latvians prefer titles.
Use 'Jūsu'
Always use 'jūsu' for formal situations to show respect.
Be Patient
Latvians may take time to open up. Don't rush to informal names.
المعنى
Asking for someone's name.
Use 'Jūsu'
Always use 'jūsu' for formal situations to show respect.
Be Patient
Latvians may take time to open up. Don't rush to informal names.
Add a Title
Use 'kungs' or 'kundze' after the name for extra politeness.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the missing word.
Kāds ir ____ vārds?
In a formal context, we use 'jūsu'.
Which sentence is more formal?
Choose the correct option.
The use of 'jūsu' makes it formal.
Match the phrase to its context.
Match: A) Kāds ir jūsu vārds? B) Kā tevi sauc?
Formal vs informal.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Labdien! ____? B: Labdien, es esmu Anna.
The response is formal, so the question must be formal.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينKāds ir ____ vārds?
In a formal context, we use 'jūsu'.
Choose the correct option.
The use of 'jūsu' makes it formal.
طابق كل عنصر على اليسار مع زوجه على اليمين:
Formal vs informal.
A: Labdien! ____? B: Labdien, es esmu Anna.
The response is formal, so the question must be formal.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
12 أسئلةYes, it is very appropriate for a teacher.
No, it is standard in professional settings.
Use 'Atvainojiet, kāds ir jūsu vārds?' to ask again.
Use 'jūsu' for formal, 'tavs' for informal.
Yes, in professional emails.
No, it is the same for everyone.
Add 'lūdzu' (please).
Only if you want to be very formal.
Yes, it is perfect.
Say 'Mans vārds ir...' or 'Mani sauc...'.
Yes, it is a daily phrase.
No, use 'Kā tevi sauc?'.
عبارات ذات صلة
Kā jūs sauc?
synonymWhat is your name?
Prieks iepazīties
builds onNice to meet you.
Kā tevi sauc?
contrastWhat is your name?
Mans vārds ir...
builds onMy name is...
