المعنى
A person with good character.
خلفية ثقافية
The concept of 'labestība' (kindness/goodness) is a core value in Latvian folklore, often contrasted with 'ļaunums' (evil). It is considered a quiet, humble trait. In the Baltics, being a 'good person' is often tied to being 'strādīgs' (hardworking). A lazy person is rarely called a 'labs cilvēks' in traditional contexts. There is sometimes a cynical view that 'labs cilvēks nav profesija' (being a good person is not a profession), meaning character doesn't replace competence. On social media, the hashtag #labscilvēks is used for charity drives and acts of civic heroism.
Universal Compliment
If you don't know how to compliment someone in Latvian, 'labs cilvēks' is the safest and most appreciated choice.
Gender Agreement
Don't forget that 'cilvēks' is masculine. Even if you are talking about a woman, 'labs' stays masculine unless you change 'cilvēks' to 'sieviete'.
المعنى
A person with good character.
Universal Compliment
If you don't know how to compliment someone in Latvian, 'labs cilvēks' is the safest and most appreciated choice.
Gender Agreement
Don't forget that 'cilvēks' is masculine. Even if you are talking about a woman, 'labs' stays masculine unless you change 'cilvēks' to 'sieviete'.
The 'Zelta' Upgrade
If someone does something truly amazing for you, use 'zelta cilvēks' (golden person) to show extra appreciation.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'labs'.
Viņš ir ____ cilvēks.
'Cilvēks' is masculine singular nominative, so 'labs' is the correct form.
Which sentence is a compliment about someone's character?
Choose the correct option:
'Labs cilvēks' specifically refers to character, while 'labs pavārs' refers to cooking skills.
Match the Latvian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are common variations of the same concept.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural phrase.
A: Paldies par dāvanu! B: Nav par ko! A: Tu tiešām esi ____.
In the context of receiving a gift, complimenting the person's character is natural.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Synonyms vs Antonyms
Synonyms
- • Laba sirds
- • Zelta cilvēks
- • Sirsnīgs
Antonyms
- • Slikts cilvēks
- • Ļauns cilvēks
- • Negodīgs
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينViņš ir ____ cilvēks.
'Cilvēks' is masculine singular nominative, so 'labs' is the correct form.
Choose the correct option:
'Labs cilvēks' specifically refers to character, while 'labs pavārs' refers to cooking skills.
طابق كل عنصر على اليسار مع زوجه على اليمين:
These are common variations of the same concept.
A: Paldies par dāvanu! B: Nav par ko! A: Tu tiešām esi ____.
In the context of receiving a gift, complimenting the person's character is natural.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةYes, it is grammatically masculine but refers to any human being. You can also say 'laba sieviete' if you want to be gender-specific.
It is neutral. You can use it in a speech, a book, or a text message to a friend.
'Labs' is 'a good...', 'labais' is 'the good...'. Use 'labs' for general descriptions.
It means 'good' in terms of character. For 'nice' or 'pleasant', you might use 'jauks'.
The plural is 'labi cilvēki'.
Yes, it is one of the most common collocations in the Latvian language.
Yes, but 'labs bērns' (good child) is more common, often implying they are well-behaved.
The opposite is 'ļauns cilvēks' (evil/mean person) or 'slikts cilvēks' (bad person).
Yes, if said with a specific tone, but it is much less common than in English.
'Sakarīgs tips' is a common modern slang equivalent for a 'good/decent guy'.
عبارات ذات صلة
Laba sirds
synonymGood heart
Zelta cilvēks
specialized formPerson of gold
Godavīrs
similarMan of honor
Ļauns cilvēks
contrastEvil/Mean person
