A1 Expression Informell

Ej prom!

Go away!

Phrase in 30 Seconds

A direct, informal way to tell someone to leave your presence immediately.

  • Means: 'Go away!' or 'Leave now!'
  • Used in: Arguments, playful teasing, or setting firm boundaries.
  • Don't confuse: With 'Ej mājās' which specifically means 'Go home'.
👉 + 🚪 = 😤 'Ej prom!'

Explanation at your level:

At level A1, you just need to know that 'Ej prom!' means 'Go away!'. It is a short and easy command. You use 'Ej' for one person. You use 'prom' for the direction. It is useful if someone is bothering you or if you are playing a game. Be careful, it is not a polite phrase.
At the A2 level, you should understand that 'Ej prom' is an informal imperative. You can make it more polite by adding 'lūdzu' (please), though it is still a firm command. You should also recognize 'Ejiet prom' when talking to a group of people. It's common in daily life, like telling a cat to get off the sofa.
Intermediate learners should distinguish between the literal command and the figurative use of 'Ej prom!' to express surprise. You should be able to use it in a sentence with a reason, like 'Ej prom, man ir daudz darba!' (Go away, I have a lot of work!). You should also start noticing the difference between 'iet prom' and more aggressive verbs like 'vākties'.
At B2, you should master the nuances of tone. You understand that 'Ej nu prom!' with a specific intonation means 'I don't believe you'. You are aware of the social consequences of using this phrase in the wrong register. You can also use the reflexive form 'aizvākties' to express stronger emotions in informal debates or storytelling.
Advanced learners analyze 'Ej prom!' within the broader system of Latvian prefixal verbs and directional adverbs. You understand how 'prom' functions as a separable particle in some contexts and how it contrasts with 'projām'. You can identify the use of this phrase in Latvian literature and cinema to characterize social dynamics and power struggles between characters.
At the C2 level, you possess a near-native grasp of the pragmatic force behind 'Ej prom!'. You can manipulate the phrase using archaic particles or specific regional dialects to achieve precise rhetorical effects. You understand the cognitive linguistics of 'space' in the Latvian mind and how this phrase serves as a primary tool for linguistic territoriality and emotional regulation in high-stakes interpersonal communication.

Bedeutung

Telling someone to leave

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Kultureller Hintergrund

Latvians value 'personīgā telpa' (personal space) highly. Saying 'Ej prom' is a serious boundary marker. Many ancient spells involve telling spirits or diseases to 'iet prom' to the marshes or forests. On Latvian social media, 'Ej prom' is a common comment on 'cringe' content. In rural areas, 'Ej prom' might be said more bluntly, whereas in Riga, people might use more passive-aggressive phrasing.

⚠️

Watch your tone

The same words can be a joke or a declaration of war depending on how you say them.

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The 'Nu' factor

Adding 'nu' (Ej nu prom) almost always makes it about disbelief rather than a command.

Bedeutung

Telling someone to leave

⚠️

Watch your tone

The same words can be a joke or a declaration of war depending on how you say them.

🎯

The 'Nu' factor

Adding 'nu' (Ej nu prom) almost always makes it about disbelief rather than a command.

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Plurality matters

Even if you are angry, using 'Ejiet' for a group shows you still have a grasp of basic grammar.

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Body language

A pointed finger towards the door is the universal accompaniment to this phrase in Latvia.

Teste dich selbst

How do you tell a group of people to leave?

Bērni, ______ prom!

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: ejiet

You must use the plural imperative 'ejiet' for more than one person.

Match the phrase to the situation.

Situation: Your friend tells you they just saw a UFO.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Ej nu prom!

'Ej nu prom!' is the standard way to express disbelief.

Complete the warning.

Ja tu tūlīt neiesi ______, es saukšu policiju.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: prom

'Prom' is the necessary adverb to complete the phrase 'to go away'.

Complete the dialogue with a polite alternative.

Boss: 'Vai varam parunāt?' You (Busy): 'Atvainojiet, ______.'

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: esmu ļoti aizņemts

In a formal setting, you should never use 'Ej prom'.

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Visuelle Lernhilfen

Häufig gestellte Fragen

10 Fragen

It's informal. Between friends, it's fine. To a stranger, it's quite rude.

Absolutely not. You would likely get in trouble for being disrespectful.

'Prom' is more common in spoken commands. 'Projām' is often used in more formal or literary contexts.

Use 'Lūdzu, atstājiet mani vienu' (Please leave me alone).

Yes, 'Vācies' or 'Tinies' are common slang alternatives.

No, you only say it to living things (people, animals).

You can say 'Sajūta neiet prom' (The feeling won't go away).

Yes, it's one of the most common phrases in Latvian drama and action films.

Yes, 'Ejiet prom!'.

Only if you are writing a very angry email to someone you know well.

Verwandte Redewendungen

🔗

Vācies!

similar

Get lost!

🔗

Atšujies!

similar

Bug off!

🔗

Pazūdi!

similar

Disappear!

🔗

Nāc šurp!

contrast

Come here!

🔗

Ejiet ar dievu!

specialized form

Go with God!

Wo du es verwendest

👦

Annoying Sibling

Māsa: Ko tu dari?

Brālis: Neko! Ej prom!

informal
😲

Unbelievable News

Draugs: Es vinnēju 1000 eiro!

Tu: Ej nu prom! Tiešām?

informal
💻

Busy at Work

Koleģis: Vai tev ir minūte?

Tu: Nē, man ir termiņš. Ej prom, lūdzu!

informal
📋

Street Solicitor

Pārdevējs: Labdien! Vai vēlaties jaunu telefonu?

Gājējs: Nē, paldies. Ejiet prom.

neutral
🐕

Pet Training

Saimnieks: Reksis, ej prom no dīvāna!

informal
😜

Playful Teasing

Draudzene: Tev šodien ir smieklīga frizūra.

Tu: Ai, ej prom!

informal

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of 'Ej' as 'Exit' and 'Prom' as 'Promenade' (walking away). Exit the promenade!

Visual Association

Imagine a giant red 'Exit' sign (Ej) pointing towards a long, empty road (Prom) leading into the distance.

Rhyme

Ej prom, meklē citu dom'!

Story

A small bird lands on your sandwich. You point your finger and say 'Ej prom!'. The bird looks at you, shrugs, and flies 'prom' to the next park bench.

Word Web

ietpromprojāmizietaizietnāktatpakaļ

Herausforderung

Next time you see a fly or a mosquito, point at it and firmly say 'Ej prom!' three times.

In Other Languages

Spanish high

¡Vete!

Spanish uses a reflexive pronoun, Latvian uses a directional adverb.

French moderate

Va-t'en !

French requires the adverbial pronoun 'en'.

German high

Geh weg!

Almost identical in usage and structure.

Japanese moderate

出て行け (Deteike!)

Japanese specifies the 'exiting' action more explicitly.

Arabic partial

امشي (Imshi!)

Arabic often uses 'Walk' as the base command.

Chinese low

滚 (Gǔn!)

Chinese is much more insulting/figurative.

Korean high

가! (Ga!)

Korean often drops the 'away' part entirely.

Portuguese moderate

Vai embora!

The Portuguese adverb has a positive literal origin, unlike the neutral 'prom'.

Easily Confused

Ej prom! vs. Ej mājās!

Learners think it just means 'leave'.

It specifically means 'Go home'. Only use it if you want them to go to their house.

Ej prom! vs. Ej dirst!

Sounds similar in rhythm to 'Ej prom!'.

This is a very strong swear word. Never use it unless you want a fight.

FAQ (10)

It's informal. Between friends, it's fine. To a stranger, it's quite rude.

Absolutely not. You would likely get in trouble for being disrespectful.

'Prom' is more common in spoken commands. 'Projām' is often used in more formal or literary contexts.

Use 'Lūdzu, atstājiet mani vienu' (Please leave me alone).

Yes, 'Vācies' or 'Tinies' are common slang alternatives.

No, you only say it to living things (people, animals).

You can say 'Sajūta neiet prom' (The feeling won't go away).

Yes, it's one of the most common phrases in Latvian drama and action films.

Yes, 'Ejiet prom!'.

Only if you are writing a very angry email to someone you know well.

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