Bedeutung
Expressing that there are no problems
Kultureller Hintergrund
Latvians often use 'Viss ir labi' as a way to avoid complaining. It's part of a cultural value of self-reliance. Younger Latvians heavily use English loanwords. You will often hear 'Viss ir ok' or just 'Ok' instead of the full phrase. In business, 'Viss ir kārtībā' is preferred as it implies that things are following the rules and schedule. Traditional Latvian songs (dainas) often emphasize 'labums' (goodness/virtue). 'Viss ir labi' is a modern linguistic descendant of this focus on harmony.
The Safe Answer
If you are ever unsure how to respond to a Latvian greeting, 'Viss ir labi' is always correct and polite.
Avoid 'Es esmu labi'
This is the #1 mistake for English speakers. Stick to 'Viss ir labi'.
Bedeutung
Expressing that there are no problems
The Safe Answer
If you are ever unsure how to respond to a Latvian greeting, 'Viss ir labi' is always correct and polite.
Avoid 'Es esmu labi'
This is the #1 mistake for English speakers. Stick to 'Viss ir labi'.
Add 'Paldies'
Adding 'Paldies' (Thank you) after 'Viss ir labi' makes you sound much more like a native speaker.
Stoic Smile
A small nod while saying this phrase conveys confidence and calm.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word to say 'Everything is good'.
Viss ___ labi.
'Ir' is the 3rd person singular of 'būt' (to be), used with 'viss'.
Which is the correct way to say 'Everything will be fine'?
Choose the future tense:
'Būs' is the future tense of 'būt'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Someone says 'Atvainojiet!' (Sorry!) after stepping on your toe. You aren't hurt.
Use 'Viss ir labi' to reassure someone that no harm was done.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kā tev iet? B: Paldies, ____.
'Viss ir labi' is the most natural response here.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Labi vs. Kārtībā
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenViss ___ labi.
'Ir' is the 3rd person singular of 'būt' (to be), used with 'viss'.
Choose the future tense:
'Būs' is the future tense of 'būt'.
Someone says 'Atvainojiet!' (Sorry!) after stepping on your toe. You aren't hurt.
Use 'Viss ir labi' to reassure someone that no harm was done.
A: Kā tev iet? B: Paldies, ____.
'Viss ir labi' is the most natural response here.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, 'Labi' on its own means 'Okay' or 'Good' and is used to agree with someone.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
'Viss ir labi' is more about feeling and general state, while 'Viss kārtībā' is about things being in their proper place or order.
Say 'Viss nav labi'.
Yes, if someone asks if the food is okay, you can say 'Viss ir labi'.
Because 'labi' is an adverb describing the state of the whole situation.
Extremely. It's often shortened to 'Viss ok'.
Only if your body language is nervous. Usually, it just sounds polite.
Yes, especially if you bumped into them or they helped you.
'Viss bumbās' is the most popular slang version.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Viss kārtībā
synonymEverything is in order
Viss būs labi
builds onEverything will be fine
Viss bumbās
specialized formEverything is great (slang)
Viss pa vecam
similarEverything as usual
Labi
builds onGood / Okay
Slikti
contrastBadly / Bad
