المعنى
Something very obvious.
خلفية ثقافية
The concept of 'skaidrība' (clarity) is central to the Latvian identity, often associated with the purity of nature and the honesty of the soul. In neighboring Lithuania and Estonia, similar light-based idioms exist, reflecting a shared geographical reality of extreme seasonal light changes. On Latvian Twitter, the hashtag #skaidrskādiena is sometimes used to highlight political hypocrisy or obvious social truths. Light is often personified as 'Saulīte' (Little Sun), and 'diena' is her kingdom. Clarity is seen as a gift from the light.
Use it to end arguments
If you want to politely end a circular discussion, say 'Nu, tagad viss ir skaidrs kā diena' and move on.
Watch your tone
If said with a sigh, it can sound like you think the other person is being slow to understand.
المعنى
Something very obvious.
Use it to end arguments
If you want to politely end a circular discussion, say 'Nu, tagad viss ir skaidrs kā diena' and move on.
Watch your tone
If said with a sigh, it can sound like you think the other person is being slow to understand.
The 'Skaidrs' shortcut
In 90% of cases, just saying 'Skaidrs' is enough. Save 'kā diena' for when you want to be extra emphatic.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the missing word to complete the idiom.
Pēc šī stāsta viss ir skaidrs kā _______.
The standard idiom is 'skaidrs kā diena'.
Which sentence uses the idiom correctly to mean 'obvious'?
Select the correct usage:
The idiom is most commonly used to describe reasons, facts, or situations.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
A: Vai tu saproti, kāpēc mums jādodas tagad? B: Jā, ________________.
This is the most natural way to express that you understand the reason perfectly.
Match the situation to the phrase.
When would you say 'Skaidrs kā diena'?
It marks the moment of clarity and understanding.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Clarity Levels
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينPēc šī stāsta viss ir skaidrs kā _______.
The standard idiom is 'skaidrs kā diena'.
Select the correct usage:
The idiom is most commonly used to describe reasons, facts, or situations.
A: Vai tu saproti, kāpēc mums jādodas tagad? B: Jā, ________________.
This is the most natural way to express that you understand the reason perfectly.
When would you say 'Skaidrs kā diena'?
It marks the moment of clarity and understanding.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةYes, it's acceptable in semi-formal emails to confirm understanding of a project or task.
Yes, if it describes a feminine noun directly (e.g., 'skaidra atbilde'), but in the idiom 'Tas ir skaidrs kā diena', it stays masculine/neuter.
'Protams' means 'Of course'. 'Skaidrs kā diena' means 'It is obvious'. They are related but not identical.
Only if you are being very poetic or ironic, but generally, no—it makes no sense.
Not at all! It is used by all generations in Latvia today.
Forgetting the long 'ā' in 'kā' or mispronouncing the 'ie' in 'diena'.
You can say 'Laiks ir skaidrs', but 'Skaidrs kā diena' about the weather sounds redundant.
Say 'Tas nav tik skaidrs' or 'Tas nav tik viennozīmīgi'.
Younger people might just say 'Bez variantiem' (No options/No doubt).
Idioms are fixed. While 'gaisma' (light) makes sense, 'diena' is the traditional choice.
عبارات ذات صلة
Skaidrs kā divreiz divi
synonymClear as two times two.
Kā uz delnas
similarLike on the palm of one's hand.
Tumša bilde
contrastA dark picture.
Skaidra lieta
builds onA clear matter.
