Bedeutung
A family with many members.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The 'Goda ģimene' (Honor Family) card is a state-issued ID for parents of 3+ children, offering discounts on trains, museums, and shops. Historically, Latvians lived in 'viensētas' (isolated farms). A large family was essential for survival and farm work. Folklore often uses the metaphor of a 'kupls ozols' (bushy oak) or 'kupla liepa' (bushy linden) to represent a large, strong family. Family reunions (dzimtas saiets) are a major summer tradition where the 'liela ģimene' meets to celebrate their roots.
Agreement is Key
Always remember that 'ģimene' is feminine. If you use 'mans' (my), it must be 'mana'.
Don't say 'Daudz ģimene'
Even though you mean 'many people', the phrase is 'big family'. Use 'liela'.
Bedeutung
A family with many members.
Agreement is Key
Always remember that 'ģimene' is feminine. If you use 'mans' (my), it must be 'mana'.
Don't say 'Daudz ģimene'
Even though you mean 'many people', the phrase is 'big family'. Use 'liela'.
Use 'Kupla'
If you want to sound more like a native speaker in a warm context, use 'kupla ģimene'.
Goda ģimene
Mentioning the 'Goda ģimene' card is a great way to show you know Latvian social culture.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'liels'.
Man ir ______ ģimene.
Since 'ģimene' is feminine singular nominative, the adjective must be 'liela'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the correct sentence:
The locative case is required after 'dzīvot' to indicate location (in a big family).
Match the Latvian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the pairs:
These are common variations and their closest English equivalents.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Vai tev ir brāļi un māsas? B: Jā, man ir pieci brāļi. A: Oho, tev ir tiešām ______!
Having five brothers clearly indicates a large family.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Liela vs. Lieliska
Family Types
Size
- • Liela ģimene
- • Maza ģimene
Legal
- • Daudzbērnu ģimene
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenMan ir ______ ģimene.
Since 'ģimene' is feminine singular nominative, the adjective must be 'liela'.
Choose the correct sentence:
The locative case is required after 'dzīvot' to indicate location (in a big family).
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
These are common variations and their closest English equivalents.
A: Vai tev ir brāļi un māsas? B: Jā, man ir pieci brāļi. A: Oho, tev ir tiešām ______!
Having five brothers clearly indicates a large family.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
14 FragenTypically, 3 or more children is considered a 'liela ģimene' or 'daudzbērnu ģimene'.
It is neutral. You can use it with friends or in a newspaper.
Yes, but if you want to be specific about cousins and aunts, use 'paplašinātā ģimene'.
The plural is 'lielas ģimenes'.
It's a palatal stop. Try saying 'd' and 'y' at the same time.
No, that is grammatically incorrect because 'ģimene' is feminine.
'Ģimene' is the modern word for family; 'saime' is more traditional and refers to a household.
Not really, but 'lielais bars' (the big crowd) is used informally.
No, 'liela' means 'big'. 'Lieliska' means 'great'.
Es nāku no lielas ģimenes.
Usually no, unless you are being very humorous.
That is the locative case, used for location.
Yes, it is one of the most common collocations for A1 learners.
Maza ģimene (small family).
Verwandte Redewendungen
Daudzbērnu ģimene
specialized formA family with many children (legal term)
Kupla saime
similarA lush/large household
Maza ģimene
contrastA small family
Ģimenes loceklis
builds onFamily member
Dzimtas koks
similarFamily tree
