Significado
Expressing a sense of injustice.
Contexto cultural
Latvians have a high 'uncertainty avoidance' and a strong sense of social justice. 'Taisnība' is a core national value. Across the Baltics, the concept of 'fairness' is often linked to historical land rights and the struggle against feudalism. Similar to Nordic countries, there is a cultural expectation of egalitarianism. Standing out or getting more than others is often met with 'Tas nav taisnīgi'. There is a heightened sensitivity to corruption and 'unfair' advantages gained through connections (blats).
The -i ending
Remember that almost all Latvian expressions describing a situation (It is hot, It is fun, It is fair) end in -i.
Don't be too aggressive
While common, saying 'Tas nav taisnīgi' can sound accusatory. Use 'Man šķiet, ka...' (It seems to me that...) to soften it.
Significado
Expressing a sense of injustice.
The -i ending
Remember that almost all Latvian expressions describing a situation (It is hot, It is fun, It is fair) end in -i.
Don't be too aggressive
While common, saying 'Tas nav taisnīgi' can sound accusatory. Use 'Man šķiet, ka...' (It seems to me that...) to soften it.
Use with 'pret'
To say who it is unfair to, use the preposition 'pret' + dative case. e.g., 'pret mani' (against/to me).
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing word to say 'That is not fair'.
Tas ___ taisnīgi.
'nav' is the negation of 'ir' (is).
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct form:
Impersonal expressions in Latvian use the adverbial -i ending.
Match the situation to the best response.
Your friend gets a free coffee but you don't.
This situation involves a lack of fairness.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Viņš dabūja 10, bet es tikai 4. B: _____
The context is about a discrepancy in grades.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Fair vs. Correct
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosTas ___ taisnīgi.
'nav' is the negation of 'ir' (is).
Choose the correct form:
Impersonal expressions in Latvian use the adverbial -i ending.
Your friend gets a free coffee but you don't.
This situation involves a lack of fairness.
A: Viņš dabūja 10, bet es tikai 4. B: _____
The context is about a discrepancy in grades.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, as a one-word exclamation, it's very natural.
It is neutral. It's fine for both a boss and a friend.
'Taisnīgi' is about justice/rules; 'godīgi' is about honesty/honor. They are often used interchangeably.
Add 'ļoti': 'Tas nav ļoti taisnīgi' or 'Tas ir ļoti netaisnīgi'.
No, use 'Tas nav pareizi' for factual errors.
Yes, 'Taisnība' is one of the most famous Latvian rock songs by the band Zodiaks.
Usually, yes, but for emphasis you can say 'Taisnīgi tas nav!'.
Simply remove 'nav': 'Tas ir taisnīgi'.
Yes, it's a soft 'g' followed by 'i', sounding like 'ghee'.
Yes, it's very common in texting. You might see it shortened to 'nav taisnīgi'.
Frases relacionadas
Tas nav godīgi
synonymThat's not fair/honest.
Netaisnība
builds onInjustice.
Tas ir pareizi
contrastThat is correct/right.
Taisnību sakot
similarTo tell the truth.
