Bedeutung
A glass containing as much liquid as possible.
Kultureller Hintergrund
During the Jāņi festival, beer is served in large glasses. A 'pilna glāze' with a thick head of foam is considered a sign of a good brew and a generous host. It is common to toast 'Uz veselību!' (To health!) while holding a 'pilna glāze'. It is polite to make eye contact during the toast. In Latvian folklore, a full vessel is a symbol of the goddess Māra. Spilling a 'pilna glāze' was traditionally seen as a waste of blessing. In modern Latvian business culture, having a 'pilna glāze' of tasks or projects is a common way to say one is busy but productive.
Agreement is Key
Always remember that 'glāze' is feminine. If you use 'pilns', Latvians will understand you, but it will sound like a very basic mistake.
The Refill Rule
In Latvian homes, don't wait for your glass to be empty to offer a guest more. A 'pilna glāze' is a sign of a welcoming home.
Bedeutung
A glass containing as much liquid as possible.
Agreement is Key
Always remember that 'glāze' is feminine. If you use 'pilns', Latvians will understand you, but it will sound like a very basic mistake.
The Refill Rule
In Latvian homes, don't wait for your glass to be empty to offer a guest more. A 'pilna glāze' is a sign of a welcoming home.
Avoid 'Esmu pilns'
Never say this after a meal unless you want to tell everyone you are intoxicated!
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct ending for the adjective 'piln-'.
Uz galda ir ______ glāze.
'Glāze' is feminine nominative, so the adjective must be 'pilna'.
Which sentence means 'I want a full glass of juice'?
Choose the correct translation:
'Es gribu' requires the accusative case ('pilnu glāzi') and 'juice' must be in the genitive ('sulas').
Match the Latvian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the pairs:
These are the basic variations of the phrase.
Complete the dialogue at the restaurant.
Viesmīlis: 'Vai ieliet vēl ūdeni?' Tu: 'Nē, paldies, man vēl ir ______ ______.'
If you don't want more water, it's because your glass is still full.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Glāze vs Krūze
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenUz galda ir ______ glāze.
'Glāze' is feminine nominative, so the adjective must be 'pilna'.
Choose the correct translation:
'Es gribu' requires the accusative case ('pilnu glāzi') and 'juice' must be in the genitive ('sulas').
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
These are the basic variations of the phrase.
Viesmīlis: 'Vai ieliet vēl ūdeni?' Tu: 'Nē, paldies, man vēl ir ______ ______.'
If you don't want more water, it's because your glass is still full.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenTechnically no. Use 'pilna krūze' for coffee or tea mugs.
Use the genitive: 'glāze ūdens'. To say 'a full glass of water', say 'pilna glāze ūdens'.
It is neutral. You can use it with friends or in a restaurant.
The plural is 'pilnas glāzes'.
No, it is mostly used literally. The optimism meaning is a common metaphor.
You say 'puspilna'.
Not for the phrase itself, but 'gāz pilnu' (pour it full) is a very casual way to ask for a drink.
'Pilna' is the subject form (nominative). Use 'pilnu' when it's the object of a verb like 'I want'.
Yes, 'vīna glāze' is the correct term.
You can say 'līst pāri malām' (pouring over the edges).
Verwandte Redewendungen
Tukša glāze
contrastAn empty glass
Pēdējais piliens
builds onThe last drop
Līdz malām
similarTo the brim
Iedzert malku
specialized formTo take a sip
Piepildīt cerības
similarTo fulfill hopes
