Phrase in 30 Seconds
A direct, informal way to tell someone to leave your presence immediately.
- Means: 'Go away!' or 'Leave now!'
- Used in: Arguments, playful teasing, or setting firm boundaries.
- Don't confuse: With 'Ej mājās' which specifically means 'Go home'.
Explicación a tu nivel:
Significado
Telling someone to leave
Contexto cultural
Latvians value 'personīgā telpa' (personal space) highly. Saying 'Ej prom' is a serious boundary marker. Many ancient spells involve telling spirits or diseases to 'iet prom' to the marshes or forests. On Latvian social media, 'Ej prom' is a common comment on 'cringe' content. In rural areas, 'Ej prom' might be said more bluntly, whereas in Riga, people might use more passive-aggressive phrasing.
Watch your tone
The same words can be a joke or a declaration of war depending on how you say them.
The 'Nu' factor
Adding 'nu' (Ej nu prom) almost always makes it about disbelief rather than a command.
Watch your tone
The same words can be a joke or a declaration of war depending on how you say them.
The 'Nu' factor
Adding 'nu' (Ej nu prom) almost always makes it about disbelief rather than a command.
Plurality matters
Even if you are angry, using 'Ejiet' for a group shows you still have a grasp of basic grammar.
Body language
A pointed finger towards the door is the universal accompaniment to this phrase in Latvia.
Ponte a prueba
How do you tell a group of people to leave?
Bērni, ______ prom!
You must use the plural imperative 'ejiet' for more than one person.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: Your friend tells you they just saw a UFO.
'Ej nu prom!' is the standard way to express disbelief.
Complete the warning.
Ja tu tūlīt neiesi ______, es saukšu policiju.
'Prom' is the necessary adverb to complete the phrase 'to go away'.
Complete the dialogue with a polite alternative.
Boss: 'Vai varam parunāt?' You (Busy): 'Atvainojiet, ______.'
In a formal setting, you should never use 'Ej prom'.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
5 ejerciciosBērni, ______ prom!
You must use the plural imperative 'ejiet' for more than one person.
Situation: Your friend tells you they just saw a UFO.
'Ej nu prom!' is the standard way to express disbelief.
Ja tu tūlīt neiesi ______, es saukšu policiju.
'Prom' is the necessary adverb to complete the phrase 'to go away'.
Boss: 'Vai varam parunāt?' You (Busy): 'Atvainojiet, ______.'
In a formal setting, you should never use 'Ej prom'.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasIt's informal. Between friends, it's fine. To a stranger, it's quite rude.
Absolutely not. You would likely get in trouble for being disrespectful.
'Prom' is more common in spoken commands. 'Projām' is often used in more formal or literary contexts.
Use 'Lūdzu, atstājiet mani vienu' (Please leave me alone).
Yes, 'Vācies' or 'Tinies' are common slang alternatives.
No, you only say it to living things (people, animals).
You can say 'Sajūta neiet prom' (The feeling won't go away).
Yes, it's one of the most common phrases in Latvian drama and action films.
Yes, 'Ejiet prom!'.
Only if you are writing a very angry email to someone you know well.
Frases relacionadas
Vācies!
similarGet lost!
Atšujies!
similarBug off!
Pazūdi!
similarDisappear!
Nāc šurp!
contrastCome here!
Ejiet ar dievu!
specialized formGo with God!
Dónde usarla
Annoying Sibling
Māsa: Ko tu dari?
Brālis: Neko! Ej prom!
Unbelievable News
Draugs: Es vinnēju 1000 eiro!
Tu: Ej nu prom! Tiešām?
Busy at Work
Koleģis: Vai tev ir minūte?
Tu: Nē, man ir termiņš. Ej prom, lūdzu!
Street Solicitor
Pārdevējs: Labdien! Vai vēlaties jaunu telefonu?
Gājējs: Nē, paldies. Ejiet prom.
Pet Training
Saimnieks: Reksis, ej prom no dīvāna!
Playful Teasing
Draudzene: Tev šodien ir smieklīga frizūra.
Tu: Ai, ej prom!
Memorízalo
Mnemotecnia
Think of 'Ej' as 'Exit' and 'Prom' as 'Promenade' (walking away). Exit the promenade!
Asociación visual
Imagine a giant red 'Exit' sign (Ej) pointing towards a long, empty road (Prom) leading into the distance.
Rhyme
Ej prom, meklē citu dom'!
Story
A small bird lands on your sandwich. You point your finger and say 'Ej prom!'. The bird looks at you, shrugs, and flies 'prom' to the next park bench.
In Other Languages
Similar to the English 'Go away' or German 'Geh weg'. It uses the same 'Verb + Direction' logic found in most European languages.
Word Web
Desafío
Next time you see a fly or a mosquito, point at it and firmly say 'Ej prom!' three times.
Review this phrase whenever you feel the need for personal space today.
Pronunciación
Sounds like 'ay' in 'say', but shorter.
The 'o' is a diphthong in Latvian, sounding like 'uo'.
Espectro de formalidad
Lūdzu, atstājiet šo telpu. (Office vs Home)
Lūdzu, ejiet prom. (Office vs Home)
Ej prom! (Office vs Home)
Vācies! (Office vs Home)
Derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *ei- (to go). The adverb 'prom' is a Baltic innovation.
Dato curioso
The word 'prom' is related to 'pirmā' (first), as both relate to being 'in front' or 'moving forward'.
Notas culturales
Latvians value 'personīgā telpa' (personal space) highly. Saying 'Ej prom' is a serious boundary marker.
“In a sauna, if someone is being too loud, a Latvian might eventually snap with an 'Ej prom'.”
Many ancient spells involve telling spirits or diseases to 'iet prom' to the marshes or forests.
“Ej prom, slimība, uz purvu! (Go away, sickness, to the marsh!)”
On Latvian social media, 'Ej prom' is a common comment on 'cringe' content.
“A TikToker uses 'Ej prom' as a soundbite for a dismissal meme.”
In rural areas, 'Ej prom' might be said more bluntly, whereas in Riga, people might use more passive-aggressive phrasing.
“A farmer telling a neighbor's cow to 'Ej prom' from his field.”
Inicios de conversación
Kā tu pateiktu sunim, lai viņš nelec uz dīvāna?
Ko tu saki, ja draugs stāsta neticamu stāstu?
Kā pieklājīgi palūgt kādam aiziet no tavas istabas?
Errores comunes
Ejiet prom! (to a single friend)
Ej prom!
L1 Interference
Ej uz prom!
Ej prom!
L1 Interference
Ej prom! (to a boss)
Atvainojiet, esmu aizņemts.
L1 Interference
Ej mājās! (when you mean go away)
Ej prom!
L1 Interference
In Other Languages
¡Vete!
Spanish uses a reflexive pronoun, Latvian uses a directional adverb.
Va-t'en !
French requires the adverbial pronoun 'en'.
Geh weg!
Almost identical in usage and structure.
出て行け (Deteike!)
Japanese specifies the 'exiting' action more explicitly.
امشي (Imshi!)
Arabic often uses 'Walk' as the base command.
滚 (Gǔn!)
Chinese is much more insulting/figurative.
가! (Ga!)
Korean often drops the 'away' part entirely.
Vai embora!
The Portuguese adverb has a positive literal origin, unlike the neutral 'prom'.
Spotted in the Real World
“Ej prom, ej prom, man tevis nevajag!”
A classic Latvian rock song about a breakup.
“Ej prom ar savām muļķībām!”
A character dismissing another's silly idea.
“Tūlīt pat ej prom no šīs viesnīcas!”
A dramatic scene in a popular soap opera.
Fácil de confundir
Learners think it just means 'leave'.
It specifically means 'Go home'. Only use it if you want them to go to their house.
Sounds similar in rhythm to 'Ej prom!'.
This is a very strong swear word. Never use it unless you want a fight.
Preguntas frecuentes (10)
It's informal. Between friends, it's fine. To a stranger, it's quite rude.
basic understandingAbsolutely not. You would likely get in trouble for being disrespectful.
usage contexts'Prom' is more common in spoken commands. 'Projām' is often used in more formal or literary contexts.
grammar mechanicsUse 'Lūdzu, atstājiet mani vienu' (Please leave me alone).
practical tipsYes, 'Vācies' or 'Tinies' are common slang alternatives.
usage contextsNo, you only say it to living things (people, animals).
grammar mechanicsYou can say 'Sajūta neiet prom' (The feeling won't go away).
usage contextsYes, it's one of the most common phrases in Latvian drama and action films.
cultural usageYes, 'Ejiet prom!'.
grammar mechanicsOnly if you are writing a very angry email to someone you know well.
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