المعنى
Stating one has a fever.
خلفية ثقافية
Latvians often use '37.2' as a synonym for a nagging, annoying illness. It's the temperature that makes you feel bad but isn't 'high' enough for some to take seriously. Traditional medicine like linden flower tea (liepziedu tēja) is the first line of defense against 'temperatūra'. Calling in sick with a 'temperature' is socially respected and rarely questioned by employers. Latvians use the Celsius scale. 36.6 is the 'gold standard' for health.
The 37.2 Rule
If you have 37.2, don't be surprised if Latvians sympathize deeply. It's the 'uncomfortable' temperature.
Avoid 'Es esmu'
Never say 'Es esmu temperatūra'. It sounds like you are the concept of temperature itself.
المعنى
Stating one has a fever.
The 37.2 Rule
If you have 37.2, don't be surprised if Latvians sympathize deeply. It's the 'uncomfortable' temperature.
Avoid 'Es esmu'
Never say 'Es esmu temperatūra'. It sounds like you are the concept of temperature itself.
Specify the degrees
Latvians always ask 'Cik?' (How much?). Be ready to say 'Trīsdesmit septiņi' (37).
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the correct dative form of 'Es' (I).
____ ir temperatūra.
The dative form of 'Es' is 'Man'.
Which sentence is correct for 'I don't have a fever'?
Choose the correct negative form:
In negative sentences, the noun changes to the genitive case.
Complete the dialogue.
Dakteris: 'Kā jūs jūtaties?' Pacients: 'Slikti. ____ ____ temperatūra.'
Use 'Man ir' to state a current condition.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You feel very sick and your thermometer says 39.0.
39.0 is considered a high fever.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
4 تمارين____ ir temperatūra.
The dative form of 'Es' is 'Man'.
Choose the correct negative form:
In negative sentences, the noun changes to the genitive case.
Dakteris: 'Kā jūs jūtaties?' Pacients: 'Slikti. ____ ____ temperatūra.'
Use 'Man ir' to state a current condition.
You feel very sick and your thermometer says 39.0.
39.0 is considered a high fever.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةYes, but you would say 'zema temperatūra'. However, the phrase alone usually implies a fever.
Absolutely. It is the standard medical term.
Say 'Man ir augsta temperatūra'.
'Temperatūra' is the measurement, 'drudzis' is the shivering/feverish state.
Yes, the verb 'ir' is necessary in this construction.
Yes, but it sounds more dramatic and severe.
Ask 'Vai tev ir temperatūra?'
Yes, 'tempis' is used informally.
It is in the Nominative case.
It is in the Dative case.
عبارات ذات صلة
Man ir drudzis
similarI have the chills/fever
Man ir karsti
contrastI am hot
Man ir slikti
builds onI feel bad
Man sāp galva
similarMy head hurts
Esmu saaukstējies
similarI have a cold
