Bedeutung
Commenting on the quality of food.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Latvians are often modest about their cooking. If you say 'Tas ir garšīgi', they might reply 'Ai, nekas īpašs' (Oh, nothing special), but they are secretly very happy. Rye bread (Rupjmaize) is a national treasure. Complimenting the bread is a high form of praise for the household. During the Midsummer festival (Jāņi), it is traditional to compliment the host's home-made cheese and beer. It is polite to say 'Paldies par maltīti' (Thank you for the meal) after finishing, even if you already said it was tasty while eating.
Add 'Ļoti'
Latvians are reserved. Adding 'ļoti' (very) makes your compliment feel more sincere.
Adjective vs Adverb
Remember: 'Tas ir garšīgi' (adverb) but 'Šis ābols ir garšīgs' (adjective).
Bedeutung
Commenting on the quality of food.
Add 'Ļoti'
Latvians are reserved. Adding 'ļoti' (very) makes your compliment feel more sincere.
Adjective vs Adverb
Remember: 'Tas ir garšīgi' (adverb) but 'Šis ābols ir garšīgs' (adjective).
The 'Paldies' Rule
Always say 'Paldies' (Thank you) after saying 'Tas ir garšīgi' to a host.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word to say 'That is very tasty.'
Tas ir ____ garšīgi.
'Ļoti' is the standard word for 'very' in Latvian.
Which is the correct way to compliment a meal in general?
Choose one:
General statements about experiences use the adverbial '-i' ending.
Match the Latvian phrase to its English translation.
Match them:
These are the past, future, and negative forms.
Complete the dialogue.
Viesmīlis: 'Vai jums garšo?' Tu: 'Jā, ____.'
The most natural response to a waiter's question.
When would you say 'Tas ir garšīgi'?
Select the correct situation:
The phrase is strictly for food and drink.
🎉 Ergebnis: /5
Visuelle Lernhilfen
When to use -i vs -s
General (Adverb)
- • Tas ir garšīgi
- • Bija garšīgi
- • Ir garšīgi!
Specific (Adjective)
- • Garšīgs ābols
- • Garšīga zupa
- • Garšīgi salāti
Aufgabensammlung
5 AufgabenTas ir ____ garšīgi.
'Ļoti' is the standard word for 'very' in Latvian.
Choose one:
General statements about experiences use the adverbial '-i' ending.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
These are the past, future, and negative forms.
Viesmīlis: 'Vai jums garšo?' Tu: 'Jā, ____.'
The most natural response to a waiter's question.
Select the correct situation:
The phrase is strictly for food and drink.
🎉 Ergebnis: /5
Häufig gestellte Fragen
5 FragenYes! Unlike some languages that have different words for 'tasty' and 'refreshing', 'garšīgi' works for both food and drinks in Latvian.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
'Garšīgi' is an adverb used in general statements (It is tasty). 'Garšīgs' is an adjective used to describe a specific masculine noun (The bread is tasty).
Use the past tense: 'Tas bija garšīgi.'
Younger people might use 'ņammīgi' or simply 'super!', but 'garšīgi' is never out of place.
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