معنی
Describing a small window.
زمینه فرهنگی
Traditional Latvian 'viensētas' (farmsteads) were built with small windows to conserve heat during the long, dark winters. A 'mazs logs' was often the only source of natural light in a kitchen. In a traditional sauna, the window is kept small to prevent steam and heat from escaping. It is often placed low to the ground or at eye level when sitting on the bench. Many medieval buildings in Old Riga feature small windows on the lower floors for security and structural integrity. These are often called 'lodziņi'. There is a trend in modern Latvian architecture to use 'mazs logs' as a stylistic choice, framing specific views like a picture frame, contrasting with the Scandinavian trend of large windows.
Gender Agreement
Always check the gender of the noun. 'Logs' is masculine, so 'mazs' is the only choice.
Don't over-diminish
While 'lodziņš' is cute, using it in a formal business meeting about scheduling might sound slightly unprofessional.
معنی
Describing a small window.
Gender Agreement
Always check the gender of the noun. 'Logs' is masculine, so 'mazs' is the only choice.
Don't over-diminish
While 'lodziņš' is cute, using it in a formal business meeting about scheduling might sound slightly unprofessional.
The 'O' sound
The 'o' in 'logs' is never like the 'o' in 'hot'. It's always a diphthong like 'uo' in 'duo'.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'mazs'.
Šajā mājā ir ______ logs.
'Logs' is masculine singular nominative, so 'mazs' is the correct form.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct description of a small window in a room.
Option B correctly matches the masculine adjective with the masculine noun.
Match the Latvian phrase with its English translation.
Match the following:
This tests your knowledge of basic adjectives and plural forms.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Vai tavā dzīvoklī ir lieli logi? B: Nē, man ir tikai viens _______.
The speaker is referring to one (viens) window, so singular masculine is needed.
In which situation would you use 'mazs logs'?
Match the phrase to the context.
Saunas typically have small windows to keep the heat in.
🎉 امتیاز: /5
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Size Comparison
بانک تمرین
5 تمرینهاŠajā mājā ir ______ logs.
'Logs' is masculine singular nominative, so 'mazs' is the correct form.
Select the correct description of a small window in a room.
Option B correctly matches the masculine adjective with the masculine noun.
هر مورد سمت چپ را با جفتش در سمت راست مطابقت دهید:
This tests your knowledge of basic adjectives and plural forms.
A: Vai tavā dzīvoklī ir lieli logi? B: Nē, man ir tikai viens _______.
The speaker is referring to one (viens) window, so singular masculine is needed.
Match the phrase to the context.
Saunas typically have small windows to keep the heat in.
🎉 امتیاز: /5
سوالات متداول
12 سوالNot exactly. 'Mazs logs' is a descriptive phrase, while 'lodziņš' is the diminutive form of the noun itself. 'Lodziņš' often implies a specific function, like a ticket window.
The plural is 'mazi logi'. Note that the adjective ending changes to '-i'.
Yes! In IT contexts, a window on your screen is also called 'logs'. A small pop-up would be 'mazs logs'.
'Mazs' is the indefinite form (a small window), while 'mazais' is the definite form (the small window).
Yes, it often symbolizes a limited view or a connection to the outside world from a place of confinement.
The opposite is 'liels logs' (a big window).
At the end of a word in Latvian, 'g' is usually unvoiced, so it sounds like 'k'.
Yes, similar to English, it can refer to a brief window of opportunity.
No, Latvian does not have articles. 'Mazs logs' can mean 'a small window' or just 'small window'.
Yes, but 'mazs bērns' (small child) is more common than using it for adults, where 'īss' (short) might be used for height.
It is in the Nominative case, used for the subject of a sentence.
Yes, 'neliels' is a slightly more formal synonym for 'mazs'.
عبارات مرتبط
liels logs
contrastA large window
maziņš lodziņš
specialized formA tiny little window
laika logs
builds onTime window
loga palodze
similarWindow sill
skatlogu
specialized formShop window
