Significado
A common parting wish.
Contexto cultural
Latvians are known for being reserved. A quick 'Visu labu!' is often preferred over long goodbyes. It respects the other person's time and space. In business, 'Visu labu!' is the standard way to end a meeting. It signals that the business is concluded and you are leaving on good terms. On social media and in emails, 'Visu labu' is the most common professional sign-off, similar to 'Best regards' in English. In the countryside, you might hear 'Visu gaišu!' more often. It has a slightly more traditional, warm feel than the urban 'Visu labu!'.
The 'U' Rule
If you are wishing someone something in Latvian, the words almost always end in 'u'. Visu labu, Labu apetīti, Laimīgu ceļu!
Not a Greeting
Never say 'Visu labu!' when you walk into a room. It will sound like you are immediately leaving!
Significado
A common parting wish.
The 'U' Rule
If you are wishing someone something in Latvian, the words almost always end in 'u'. Visu labu, Labu apetīti, Laimīgu ceļu!
Not a Greeting
Never say 'Visu labu!' when you walk into a room. It will sound like you are immediately leaving!
The Email Trick
If you don't know how to sign off a Latvian email, 'Visu labu,' followed by your name is always a safe bet.
The Wave
Latvians often give a small, single hand wave when saying 'Visu labu!' in person.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing letters to complete the standard Latvian goodbye.
Vis_ lab_!
Both 'Visu' and 'labu' end in 'u' because they are in the accusative case.
Match the situation to the most appropriate phrase.
You are leaving a formal meeting with a lawyer.
'Visu labu!' is the most appropriate neutral/formal parting for a professional setting.
Which of these is NOT a parting phrase?
Select the odd one out:
'Labvakar!' means 'Good evening' and is a greeting, not a parting.
Complete the dialogue between a customer and a shopkeeper.
Pārdevējs: 'Lūdzu, jūsu pirkums.' Pircējs: 'Paldies, ________!'
It is polite to say 'Visu labu!' when leaving a shop.
Match the Latvian phrase with its English equivalent.
1. Visu labu! 2. Atā! 3. Uz redzēšanos!
These are the three main ways to say goodbye in Latvian, ranging from informal to formal.
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Ayudas visuales
Latvian Goodbyes by Formality
Informal
- • Atā!
- • Čau!
- • Davai!
Neutral
- • Visu labu!
- • Visu gaišu!
Formal
- • Uz redzēšanos!
- • Ar cieņu...
Banco de ejercicios
5 ejerciciosVis_ lab_!
Both 'Visu' and 'labu' end in 'u' because they are in the accusative case.
You are leaving a formal meeting with a lawyer.
'Visu labu!' is the most appropriate neutral/formal parting for a professional setting.
Select the odd one out:
'Labvakar!' means 'Good evening' and is a greeting, not a parting.
Pārdevējs: 'Lūdzu, jūsu pirkums.' Pircējs: 'Paldies, ________!'
It is polite to say 'Visu labu!' when leaving a shop.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
These are the three main ways to say goodbye in Latvian, ranging from informal to formal.
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Preguntas frecuentes
14 preguntasIt is neutral. You can use it with anyone from a shopkeeper to a business partner.
Yes, it is a very common and professional way to end an email.
It literally means 'All good'.
Because it is in the accusative case, acting as the object of the implied verb 'to wish'.
You can, but 'Atā' or 'Čau' is more common among close friends.
Similar, but 'Uz redzēšanos' literally means 'Until we see each other again'.
Simply repeat it back: 'Paldies, visu labu!'
Yes, it is universal across all regions of Latvia.
No, 'labas' is plural or feminine nominative. You must use the singular masculine accusative 'labu'.
Yes, it is perfect for the end of an interview.
Not at all. It is used by all ages every day.
Yes, it works at any time of day.
Not really for this specific phrase, but 'Davai, čau' is a common slang parting.
Like the English 'v' in 'video'.
Frases relacionadas
Visu gaišu!
similarAll bright!
Atā!
synonymBye!
Uz redzēšanos!
synonymUntil we see each other again!
Lai veicas!
builds onGood luck!
Labu apetīti!
specialized formBon appétit!
Laimīgu ceļu!
specialized formHave a safe trip!
