Significado
Looking for employment opportunities.
Contexto cultural
Latvians value modesty. When 'meklēt darbu', it's common to be humble about skills initially, then prove them through hard work. Networking is key. Many jobs are found through 'paziņas' (acquaintances) before they are even posted online. CV.lv is the 'Google' of job hunting in Latvia. Everyone 'meklē darbu' there first. The 'Darba tikums' (work ethic) means that even if you are 'meklēt darbu', you should stay busy with other tasks to show character.
Use Accusative
Always remember the 'u' at the end of 'darbu' when searching!
Don't say 'par'
Avoid saying 'meklēt par darbu'. It's a common mistake for English speakers.
Significado
Looking for employment opportunities.
Use Accusative
Always remember the 'u' at the end of 'darbu' when searching!
Don't say 'par'
Avoid saying 'meklēt par darbu'. It's a common mistake for English speakers.
Add 'Aktīvi'
Saying 'Es aktīvi meklēju darbu' makes you sound much more professional.
Mention CV.lv
If you mention you are looking on CV.lv, locals will know you are serious.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of the noun 'darbs'.
Es meklēju ______.
The verb 'meklēt' requires the accusative case, which for 'darbs' is 'darbu'.
Choose the correct translation for 'They are looking for a job'.
Kā ir pareizi?
The 3rd person plural form of 'meklēt' is 'meklē'.
Match the Latvian phrase with its English meaning.
Savieno pārus!
These are common variations of the base phrase.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ko tu dari? B: Es ______ darbu.
The first person singular ('I') form is 'meklēju'.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Where to look?
Online
- • CV.lv
- • Visidarbi.lv
Offline
- • NVA
- • Avīzes
- • Draugi
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosEs meklēju ______.
The verb 'meklēt' requires the accusative case, which for 'darbs' is 'darbu'.
Kā ir pareizi?
The 3rd person plural form of 'meklēt' is 'meklē'.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
These are common variations of the base phrase.
A: Ko tu dari? B: Es ______ darbu.
The first person singular ('I') form is 'meklēju'.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasIt is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal settings.
No, you search for a 'darbu' (job) or 'vakanci' (vacancy), not a profession.
'Darbs' is work/job in general; 'amats' is a specific position or title.
You say 'Es esmu darba meklētājs'.
No, 'meklēt' takes a direct object in the accusative case.
Just 'meklēt darbu'. 'Pēc' is unnecessary and incorrect here.
Use the verb 'atrast': 'Es atradu darbu'.
Yes, but you might specify 'meklēt projektus' (looking for projects).
Yes, like most 'r' sounds in Latvian, it is a slight alveolar tap.
The website CV.lv is the most popular portal in Latvia.
Frases relacionadas
atrast darbu
contrastto find a job
pazaudēt darbu
contrastto lose a job
darba intervija
builds onjob interview
darba meklētājs
specialized formjob seeker
mainīt darbu
similarto change jobs
