Bedeutung
The act of returning home by car.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Latvians often drive long distances to their 'lauku mājas' (country houses) on weekends. 'Braukt mājās' on a Sunday is a national pastime. In Riga, 'braukt mājās' usually involves the extensive tram and trolleybus network. Even in public transport, the verb remains 'braukt'. Younger generations use ride-sharing apps like Bolt. They will say 'braukt mājās' even if they aren't the ones driving. For Latvians living abroad, 'braukt mājās' often refers to the emotional journey of flying back to Latvia for holidays.
The 'No Preposition' Rule
Never say 'uz mājās'. Just 'braukt mājās'. It's faster and correct!
Wheels vs. Feet
If you have wheels under you, use 'braukt'. If you have only shoes, use 'iet'.
Bedeutung
The act of returning home by car.
The 'No Preposition' Rule
Never say 'uz mājās'. Just 'braukt mājās'. It's faster and correct!
Wheels vs. Feet
If you have wheels under you, use 'braukt'. If you have only shoes, use 'iet'.
The 'Bolt' Context
Even if you are not the driver, you are 'braucot'. It describes the state of being in a vehicle.
Teste dich selbst
Choose the correct verb for someone in a car.
Es ______ mājās ar savu jauno auto.
Since there is a car (auto) involved, you must use 'braucu'.
Fill in the missing word for 'home'.
Mēs braucam ______.
The correct form for 'to home' is the locative plural 'mājās'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Vai tu iesi kājām? B: Nē, es ______ mājās ar autobusu.
The question is in the future (iesi), so the answer should be in the future (braukšu) because of the bus.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Which phrase fits a person on a bicycle?
Bicycles have wheels, so you 'brauc'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
When to use BRAUKT vs IET
Braukt (Vehicle)
- • Auto
- • Autobuss
- • Velosipēds
- • Vilciens
Iet (On Foot)
- • Kājas
- • Pastaiga
- • Skriešana
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenEs ______ mājās ar savu jauno auto.
Since there is a car (auto) involved, you must use 'braucu'.
Mēs braucam ______.
The correct form for 'to home' is the locative plural 'mājās'.
A: Vai tu iesi kājām? B: Nē, es ______ mājās ar autobusu.
The question is in the future (iesi), so the answer should be in the future (braukšu) because of the bus.
Which phrase fits a person on a bicycle?
Bicycles have wheels, so you 'brauc'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
5 FragenYes! Any vehicle with wheels, including bicycles and scooters, uses 'braukt'.
In Latvian, 'mājas' (home) is a 'plurale tantum' noun, meaning it only exists in plural form when referring to a home.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
You still use 'braukt'! 'Braukt ar laivu mājās' is perfectly correct.
Use 'Es esmu mājās'. 'Braukt' implies movement.
Verwandte Redewendungen
iet mājās
contrastto walk home
doties mājās
similarto head home
pārbraukt mājās
specialized formto arrive home by vehicle
aizvest mājās
builds onto drive someone home
