When you're at a higher level like B2, simply knowing 'auglis' means 'fruit' isn't enough. You'll encounter this word in more complex contexts, often with nuances.
For example, you might see it in phrases like auglis un dārzenis (fruit and vegetable), which is common for talking about healthy eating.
Also, 'auglis' can sometimes be used metaphorically, referring to the outcome or result of something, like darba augļi (the fruits of labor).
Understanding these broader uses will help you grasp more sophisticated Latvian.
When we talk about a single fruit, we use 'auglis'. For example, if you want to say 'apple is a fruit', you'd say 'ābols ir auglis'.
But be careful! If you are talking about fruits in general, or multiple fruits, you'd usually use 'augļi'. So, 'I like fruits' would be 'Man garšo augļi'.
It's similar to how in English we have 'fruit' for a single item, and 'fruits' for multiple types of fruit.
Just remember: 'auglis' is singular, and 'augļi' is plural or general. This distinction is important for sounding natural in Latvian.
§ Basic Meaning of Auglis
The word you're learning today is 'auglis'. It's a noun and it means 'fruit'. Pretty straightforward, right?
- Word
- auglis
- Definition
- fruit
§ How to use it in a sentence – grammar, prepositions
'Auglis' is a masculine noun in Latvian. This means it changes its ending depending on its role in the sentence. Don't worry too much about all the grammar rules just yet, but it's good to be aware that words change. For now, let's look at some common ways to use 'auglis' in basic sentences.
When you're talking about 'a fruit' in the singular, you'll generally use 'auglis' as it is. If you're talking about 'the fruit' (definite), it will still be 'auglis' in many basic sentence structures.
Tas ir garšīgs auglis.
Translation hint: 'That is a tasty fruit.'
Notice how 'auglis' stays the same. Now, let's consider when you have more than one fruit. This is where the plural comes in. The plural of 'auglis' is 'augļi'.
Man garšo augļi.
Translation hint: 'I like fruits.'
You can also use 'auglis' when you're talking about a specific fruit, or indicating possession.
Es nopirku vienu augli veikalā.
Translation hint: 'I bought one fruit in the shop.'
Let's look at another example with the plural, but this time in a slightly different context.
Mēs ēdam daudz augļu.
Translation hint: 'We eat many fruits.'
§ Common phrases with 'auglis'
Here are a few useful phrases you can practice:
Svaigi augļi - Fresh fruits
Man patīk svaigi augļi no tirgus.
Translation hint: 'I like fresh fruits from the market.'
Tropu augļi - Tropical fruits
Vai tu ēd tropu augļus?
Translation hint: 'Do you eat tropical fruits?'
Augļu salāti - Fruit salad
Mēs pagatavojām augļu salātus.
Translation hint: 'We made fruit salad.'
Keep practicing these examples, and you'll get a feel for how 'auglis' and 'augļi' are used. The more you read and listen, the more natural it will become!
§ 'Auglis' vs. 'Oga'
Latvian has specific words for different types of edible plant parts, and sometimes English speakers mix them up. The most common confusion for 'auglis' is with 'oga'.
- DEFINITION
- Auglis: This is the general word for 'fruit' in Latvian, covering things like apples, bananas, oranges, etc.
- DEFINITION
- Oga: This word specifically means 'berry'. Think strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, cranberries.
While both are edible plant products, they are distinct categories in Latvian. You wouldn't call a strawberry an 'auglis' in the same way you wouldn't call an apple an 'oga'.
Es nopirku garšīgus augļus veikalā. (I bought delicious fruits at the store.)
Man garšo svaigas ogas vasarā. (I like fresh berries in summer.)
§ Gender Agreement with 'Auglis'
'Auglis' is a masculine noun in Latvian. This means that any adjectives you use to describe it, or other words that agree with it, must also be in their masculine form. This is a common point of error for English speakers who aren't used to grammatical gender.
Let's look at an example:
- If you want to say 'a delicious fruit', you'd say 'garšīgs auglis'.
- If you incorrectly used the feminine form of the adjective, like 'garšīga', it would sound wrong: 'garšīga auglis' is incorrect.
Šis auglis ir ļoti liels. (This fruit is very big.)
Here, 'liels' (big) is the masculine form. If 'auglis' were feminine, it would be 'liela'.
§ Plural Form: 'Augļi'
Another common mistake is forgetting the correct plural form. While 'auglis' is singular, when you're talking about more than one fruit, you need to use the plural form: 'augļi'.
- DEFINITION
- Auglis: Singular (one fruit)
- DEFINITION
- Augļi: Plural (multiple fruits)
Mēs ēdām daudz augļu brokastīs. (We ate many fruits for breakfast.)
Notice how the adjective 'daudz' (many) also works with the plural 'augļu' (in the genitive case here, as often happens with quantities). It's important to get both the noun and any related words into their correct forms.
§ Using 'Auglis' in Context
Sometimes learners correctly identify 'auglis' but struggle with how to integrate it into sentences naturally. Here are a few more contextual examples to help solidify your understanding.
- When talking about 'fruit juice', you'd say 'augļu sula'.
- For a 'fruit salad', it's 'augļu salāti'.
In both these cases, 'augļu' is the genitive plural form, which is used when the fruits are part of something else (like juice made from fruits, or salad made of fruits). This is a common grammatical structure in Latvian.
Bērniem patīk dzert augļu sulu. (Children like to drink fruit juice.)
Uztaisīsim garšīgus augļu salātus. (Let's make a delicious fruit salad.)
By paying attention to these common pitfalls – distinguishing from 'oga', ensuring gender agreement, and using the correct plural and case forms – you'll use 'auglis' (and 'augļi') confidently and correctly in Latvian.
How Formal Is It?
"Auglis ir veselīgs uzturs. (A fruit is a healthy food.)"
"Es gribu apēst augli. (I want to eat a fruit.)"
"Šis augļuks ir garšīgs! (This little fruit is tasty!)"
"Maziņš augulītis. (A tiny little fruit.)"
"Iedod man to bumbuli! (Give me that round thing! - referring to a fruit)"
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Es ēdu augli.
I eat a fruit.
Tas ir liels auglis.
That is a big fruit.
Šis auglis ir garšīgs.
This fruit is tasty.
Viņai patīk augļi.
She likes fruits.
Mēs pērkam augļus veikalā.
We buy fruits in the shop.
Vai tu ēd augļus?
Do you eat fruits?
Man ir viens auglis.
I have one fruit.
Viņi audzē augļus.
They grow fruits.
Es gribu apēst vienu ābolu, tas ir mans mīļākais auglis.
I want to eat an apple, it is my favorite fruit.
Here 'auglis' is in the nominative singular.
Veikalā ir daudz svaigu augļu.
There are many fresh fruits in the store.
Here 'augļu' is in the genitive plural, used after 'daudz' (many).
Bērniem garšo saldi augļi.
Children like sweet fruits.
Here 'augļi' is in the nominative plural.
Šis banāns ir liels auglis.
This banana is a big fruit.
Here 'auglis' is in the nominative singular.
Pēc vakariņām mēs ēdīsim augļus.
After dinner we will eat fruits.
Here 'augļus' is in the accusative plural, as it is the direct object.
Kura ir tava mīļākā augļa sula?
Which is your favorite fruit juice?
Here 'augļa' is in the genitive singular, showing possession ('of fruit').
Vasarā dārzā aug daudz dažādu augļu.
In summer, many different fruits grow in the garden.
Here 'augļu' is in the genitive plural.
Man patīk gatavot salātus ar eksotiskiem augļiem.
I like to make salads with exotic fruits.
Here 'augļiem' is in the dative plural, used with 'ar' (with).
Grammatikmuster
Satzmuster
Tas ir [auglis].
Tas ir ābols. (This is an apple.)
Man garšo [auglis].
Man garšo banāns. (I like bananas.)
Es ēdu [augli].
Es ēdu bumbieri. (I am eating a pear.)
[Augļi] ir garšīgi.
Zemenes ir garšīgas. (Strawberries are tasty.)
Es gribu [augli].
Es gribu apelsīnu. (I want an orange.)
Šis [auglis] ir liels.
Šis arbūzs ir liels. (This watermelon is big.)
Viņam ir [auglis].
Viņam ir ķirsis. (He has a cherry.)
Mums patīk [augļi].
Mums patīk mellenes. (We like blueberries.)
Wortfamilie
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Verben
Adjektive
Einprägen
Eselsbrücke
Imagine an 'AU-GULP-lis' sound as you quickly eat a piece of fruit. The 'au' sounds like 'ow' as you bite, and 'gulp' for swallowing the fruit.
Visuelle Assoziation
Picture a colorful fruit basket, and in the middle, there's a big, juicy apple with the word 'auglis' written on it. Think of the bright colors and the sweet smell of fruit whenever you see or hear 'auglis'.
Word Web
Herausforderung
Try to name five different fruits in Latvian. Then, try to use 'auglis' in a simple sentence describing your favorite fruit or a fruit you recently ate.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenThe plural of 'auglis' (fruit) is 'augļi' (fruits). For example, 'Viens auglis' (One fruit) becomes 'Daudz augļu' (Many fruits).
While 'auglis' means 'fruit' in general, the word for 'apple' specifically is 'ābols'. So, you'd say 'Es ēdu ābolu' (I eat an apple), not 'Es ēdu augli' unless you're talking about a generic fruit.
No, 'auglis' refers specifically to fruit. For vegetables, you'd use 'dārzenis' (singular) or 'dārzeņi' (plural). So, 'auglis un dārzenis' means 'fruit and vegetable'.
You can use it like this: 'Man garšo šis auglis' (I like this fruit). Or, 'Cik maksā šis auglis?' (How much does this fruit cost?).
'Auglis' is a masculine noun. This is important for knowing how it changes in different cases. For example, 'sarkans auglis' (a red fruit – masculine adjective ending).
Not really. 'Auglis' is the standard and most common word for 'fruit'. You might hear 'ogas' for berries, but 'auglis' covers the general category.
'Auglis' is the general term for fruit. 'Ogas' specifically refers to berries, like 'zemenes' (strawberries) or 'mellenes' (blueberries). So, all 'ogas' are 'augļi', but not all 'augļi' are 'ogas'.
To say 'fruit salad', you'd use 'augļu salāti'. Notice the genitive plural form 'augļu' (of fruits) before 'salāti' (salad).
Yes, 'auglis' is a very common word and definitely something you should learn early on. It's considered A1 level, so it's fundamental vocabulary.
Latvians enjoy a variety of fruits. Common ones include 'āboli' (apples), 'bumbieri' (pears), 'plūmes' (plums), and many kinds of 'ogas' (berries) during the summer, like 'zemenes' (strawberries) and 'avenes' (raspberries).
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Which of these is a fruit?
Ābols (apple) is a type of auglis (fruit).
Es ēdu garšīgu ____.
You eat an auglis (fruit). Grāmata is a book, krēsls is a chair, siena is a wall.
What is the Latvian word for 'fruit'?
Dārzenis means vegetable, gaļa means meat, and piens means milk. Auglis means fruit.
An 'auglis' is something you can eat.
Yes, 'auglis' means fruit, and fruits are edible.
A table is an 'auglis'.
No, a table is not a fruit. The Latvian word for table is 'galds'.
Banāns ir auglis.
Yes, banāns (banana) is a type of auglis (fruit).
Write a short sentence saying you like fruit.
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Sample answer
Man patīk auglis.
Write a sentence stating that an apple is a fruit.
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Ābols ir auglis.
Write a sentence asking if this is a fruit.
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Vai tas ir auglis?
What does the person eat every day?
Read this passage:
Man patīk ēst augļus. Ābols ir mans mīļākais auglis. Es ēdu vienu augli katru dienu.
What does the person eat every day?
The passage says 'Es ēdu vienu augli katru dienu.', which means 'I eat one fruit every day.'
The passage says 'Es ēdu vienu augli katru dienu.', which means 'I eat one fruit every day.'
What kind of taste is the person looking for?
Read this passage:
Es gribu nopirkt augli veikalā. Man vajag ko saldu.
What kind of taste is the person looking for?
The passage says 'Man vajag ko saldu.', which means 'I need something sweet.'
The passage says 'Man vajag ko saldu.', which means 'I need something sweet.'
When is this fruit good to eat?
Read this passage:
Šis auglis ir ļoti labs brokastīs. Tas dod enerģiju.
When is this fruit good to eat?
The passage states 'Šis auglis ir ļoti labs brokastīs.', meaning 'This fruit is very good for breakfast.'
The passage states 'Šis auglis ir ļoti labs brokastīs.', meaning 'This fruit is very good for breakfast.'
Write a short sentence describing your favorite fruit in Latvian. For example, 'Mans mīļākais auglis ir ābols.' (My favorite fruit is an apple.)
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Sample answer
Mans mīļākais auglis ir banāns.
Imagine you are at a market. Write a short sentence asking for two different fruits in Latvian. For example, 'Es gribētu ābolu un bumbieri.' (I would like an apple and a pear.)
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Sample answer
Es gribētu apelsīnu un vīnogas.
Write a sentence about what fruit you usually eat for breakfast. For example, 'Brokastīs es parasti ēdu banānu.' (For breakfast I usually eat a banana.)
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Sample answer
Brokastīs es parasti ēdu zemenes.
Kuri augļi ir dārgāki saskaņā ar tekstu?
Read this passage:
Veikalā ir daudz dažādu augļu. Cilvēki pērk ābolus, bumbierus un apelsīnus. Viņi arī pērk dārgākus augļus, piemēram, mango.
Kuri augļi ir dārgāki saskaņā ar tekstu?
The passage states 'Viņi arī pērk dārgākus augļus, piemēram, mango.' (They also buy more expensive fruits, for example, mangoes.)
The passage states 'Viņi arī pērk dārgākus augļus, piemēram, mango.' (They also buy more expensive fruits, for example, mangoes.)
Ko mamma visbiežāk pērk?
Read this passage:
Mūsu ģimenei ļoti garšo augļi. Katru dienu mēs ēdam vismaz vienu augli. Mana mamma visbiežāk pērk vīnogas un banānus.
Ko mamma visbiežāk pērk?
The passage says 'Mana mamma visbiežāk pērk vīnogas un banānus.' (My mother most often buys grapes and bananas.)
The passage says 'Mana mamma visbiežāk pērk vīnogas un banānus.' (My mother most often buys grapes and bananas.)
Kādā gadalaikā ir daudz svaigu augļu no vietējiem dārziem?
Read this passage:
Pavasarī un vasarā ir pieejami daudz svaigu augļu no vietējiem dārziem. Rudenī un ziemā mēs biežāk ēdam importētus augļus.
Kādā gadalaikā ir daudz svaigu augļu no vietējiem dārziem?
The passage states 'Pavasarī un vasarā ir pieejami daudz svaigu augļu no vietējiem dārziem.' (In spring and summer, many fresh fruits are available from local gardens.)
The passage states 'Pavasarī un vasarā ir pieejami daudz svaigu augļu no vietējiem dārziem.' (In spring and summer, many fresh fruits are available from local gardens.)
What did I buy at the market?
When does this fruit taste great?
What is my favorite fruit?
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Vai jūs varētu man ieteikt kādu saldu augli?
Focus: auglis
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Mēs bieži ēdam augļus pēc vakariņām.
Focus: ēdam augļus
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Šis eksotiskais auglis nāk no tālām zemēm.
Focus: eksotiskais auglis
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This sentence means 'I like red fruits.' The usual word order in Latvian is Subject-Verb-Object, but 'Man garšo' is a common construction meaning 'I like' where 'man' is in the dative case.
This sentence translates to 'He bought three exotic fruits.' In Latvian, adjectives usually come before the noun they describe. 'Augļus' is in the accusative case because it's the direct object.
This means 'These fruits are very fresh.' 'Šie' is the plural demonstrative pronoun, agreeing with 'augļi'. 'Ir' is the verb 'to be', and 'ļoti' means 'very'.
Pēc garā pārgājiena, atveldzējos ar sulīgu ___ un vēsu ūdeni.
In this context, 'auglis' (fruit) in the accusative case 'augli' fits best, referring to a single piece of fruit that is refreshing after a long hike.
Vecmāmiņas dārzā katru vasaru ir bagātīga ___ raža.
Here, 'augļu' is the genitive plural of 'auglis' (fruit), meaning 'of fruits', which correctly describes a rich harvest of fruits.
Gatavojot brokastu smūtiju, vienmēr pievienoju dažādus ___ labākai garšai un vitamīniem.
'Augļus' is the accusative plural of 'auglis', meaning 'fruits', indicating multiple fruits are added to the smoothie.
Šis eksotiskais ___ ir salds un sulīgs, taču tā miza ir rūgta un nav ēdama.
The context describes a sweet and juicy item with a bitter, inedible peel, which strongly points to an 'auglis' (fruit).
Lai gan daudzi uzskata tomātu par dārzeni, botāniski tas ir ___.
Botanically, a tomato is classified as a fruit. This sentence explains that common misconception.
Bērniem ir svarīgi ēst daudz svaigu ___ veselīgai augšanai un attīstībai.
'Augļu' is the genitive plural of 'auglis', meaning 'of fruits', indicating a quantity of fresh fruits essential for children's health.
This sentence describes the beginning of the fruit harvest season in an orchard. 'Augļu' (fruit, genitive plural) modifies 'dārza' (garden, genitive singular), indicating 'of fruits garden'. 'Ražas' (harvest, genitive singular) modifies 'novākt' (to harvest, infinitive), indicating 'of harvest to harvest'. The complete phrase 'Augļu dārza ražas novākt laiks' means 'The time to harvest the fruit garden's harvest'. 'Ir sācies' means 'has begun'.
This sentence emphasizes the importance of nutrient richness in fruits for health. 'Uztura' (nutrition, genitive singular) modifies 'bagātīgums' (richness, nominative singular), meaning 'richness of nutrition'. 'Augļos' (in fruits, locative plural) specifies where this richness is found. 'Ir svarīgs' means 'is important'. 'Veselībai' (for health, dative singular) indicates the beneficiary.
This sentence discusses the increasing demand for exotic fruits in the market. 'Eksotisko' (exotic, genitive plural) modifies 'augļu' (fruits, genitive plural), forming 'of exotic fruits'. 'Pieprasījums' (demand, nominative singular) is the subject. 'Tirgū' (in the market, locative singular) indicates the location. 'Pieaug' means 'increases'. 'Katru gadu' (every year) indicates the frequency.
The speaker is asking for help locating organic produce.
The speaker is describing a refreshing drink after work.
The speaker is discussing the botanical classification of a tomato versus its culinary use.
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Kāds ir jūsu mīļākais eksotiskais auglis un kāpēc?
Focus: mīļākais eksotiskais auglis
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Izskaidrojiet atšķirību starp augli un dārzeni no botāniskā un kulinārijas viedokļa.
Focus: atšķirību starp augli un dārzeni
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Aprakstiet ideālu augļu salātu recepti, iekļaujot vismaz piecus dažādus augļus.
Focus: ideālu augļu salātu recepti
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This sentence describes the health benefits of an exotic fruit. The order follows a standard Latvian sentence structure: demonstrative pronoun, adjective, noun, verb, adjective, preposition, noun (plural), conjunction, and noun (plural).
This sentence uses 'Lai gan' (Although) to introduce a contrasting idea. The first clause describes the appearance of the fruit, and the second clause describes its taste, maintaining the correct grammatical flow for a complex sentence.
This sentence describes the process of a new fruit being introduced to the market. It starts with a prepositional phrase indicating time ('Pēc ilgstošas pētīšanas un audzēšanas'), followed by the subject ('jaunais auglis') and a passive verb phrase ('tika introducēts').
Listen for details about the fruit's ripeness, taste, and growth method.
Pay attention to the scientific classification of bananas and their culinary perception.
Focus on the description of the tropical fruit garden, the chosen fruit, and its taste.
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Vai jūs varētu aprakstīt, kāda veida augļi jums šķiet vispiemērotākie sarežģītu desertu pagatavošanai, ņemot vērā gan to tekstūru, gan garšas intensitāti, un kā tie varētu papildināt citas sastāvdaļas?
Focus: garšas intensitāti
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Analizējot globālās tirdzniecības tendences, kādu ietekmi, jūsuprāt, jaunās klimata pārmaiņas atstās uz eksotisko augļu pieejamību un cenu pasaules tirgū, un kādām stratēģijām ražotājiem vajadzētu pievērst uzmanību?
Focus: pieejamību un cenu
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Esmu dzirdējis, ka daži reti sastopami augļi tiek uzskatīti par dabiskiem līdzekļiem noteiktu slimību ārstēšanai. Vai jūs varētu dalīties ar informāciju par šādiem augļiem un to iespējamo medicīnisko pielietojumu?
Focus: medicīnisko pielietojumu
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