Significado
Giving directions to the left.
Contexto cultural
In Latvian folk dancing, 'pa kreisi' is a constant command. The 'Sudmaliņas' dance, for example, involves rapid changes between left and right circles. The idiom 'iet pa kreisi' (to go left) is a very common way to describe infidelity. It's used in tabloid headlines and casual gossip. Latvians are very precise with directions. If you ask for help, they will often give you a very detailed 'pa kreisi, pa labi' sequence rather than just pointing. In the Saeima (Latvian Parliament), seating is traditionally arranged with 'left-wing' parties literally sitting on the left side of the hall.
The 'Pa' Rule
Always use 'pa' for directions (left, right, straight). It's the golden rule of Latvian navigation.
Idiom Alert
Be careful using 'iet pa kreisi' in romantic contexts unless you mean to imply someone is cheating!
Significado
Giving directions to the left.
The 'Pa' Rule
Always use 'pa' for directions (left, right, straight). It's the golden rule of Latvian navigation.
Idiom Alert
Be careful using 'iet pa kreisi' in romantic contexts unless you mean to imply someone is cheating!
Reference Points
Add 'no' (from) to make your directions 10x clearer. 'Pa kreisi no bankas' (To the left of the bank).
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing preposition.
Kur ir kafejnīca? Tā ir ___ kreisi.
In Latvian, the correct preposition for 'to the left' is 'pa'.
Which sentence is correct?
How do you say 'It is to the left of the park'?
You need 'pa kreisi' followed by 'no' + genitive case ('parka').
Match the Latvian phrase with its English translation.
Directions matching
These are the four basic building blocks of Latvian directions.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Atvainojiet, kur ir muzejs? B: Ejiet taisni un tad ___.
In a sequence of actions, 'nogriezieties' (turn) is more natural than 'tas ir'.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosKur ir kafejnīca? Tā ir ___ kreisi.
In Latvian, the correct preposition for 'to the left' is 'pa'.
How do you say 'It is to the left of the park'?
You need 'pa kreisi' followed by 'no' + genitive case ('parka').
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
These are the four basic building blocks of Latvian directions.
A: Atvainojiet, kur ir muzejs? B: Ejiet taisni un tad ___.
In a sequence of actions, 'nogriezieties' (turn) is more natural than 'tas ir'.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasNo, it sounds very unnatural. You almost always need the preposition 'pa'.
'Pa kreisi' is a direction (to the left), while 'kreisajā pusē' is a location (on the left side).
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or with a friend.
You say 'Nogriezieties pa kreisi'.
No, in the phrase 'pa kreisi', it is an adverb and stays the same.
It's an old idiom where the 'right' path is the moral one, and the 'left' is the stray path.
Yes, like 'poga pa kreisi' (the button to the left).
It is 'pa kreisi'. 'Pa kreisai' is incorrect.
The opposite is 'pa labi' (to the right).
You say 'Turieties pa kreisi'.
Frases relacionadas
Tas ir pa labi.
contrastIt is to the right.
Kreisajā pusē.
similarOn the left side.
Nogriezties pa kreisi.
builds onTo turn left.
Iet pa kreisi.
specialized formTo cheat / be unfaithful.
