A1 Expression خنثی

Tas ir garšīgi.

That is delicious.

معنی

Commenting on the quality of food.

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زمینه فرهنگی

Latvians are often modest about their cooking. If you say 'Tas ir garšīgi', they might reply 'Ai, nekas īpašs' (Oh, nothing special), but they are secretly very happy. Rye bread (Rupjmaize) is a national treasure. Complimenting the bread is a high form of praise for the household. During the Midsummer festival (Jāņi), it is traditional to compliment the host's home-made cheese and beer. It is polite to say 'Paldies par maltīti' (Thank you for the meal) after finishing, even if you already said it was tasty while eating.

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Add 'Ļoti'

Latvians are reserved. Adding 'ļoti' (very) makes your compliment feel more sincere.

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Adjective vs Adverb

Remember: 'Tas ir garšīgi' (adverb) but 'Šis ābols ir garšīgs' (adjective).

معنی

Commenting on the quality of food.

💡

Add 'Ļoti'

Latvians are reserved. Adding 'ļoti' (very) makes your compliment feel more sincere.

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Adjective vs Adverb

Remember: 'Tas ir garšīgi' (adverb) but 'Šis ābols ir garšīgs' (adjective).

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The 'Paldies' Rule

Always say 'Paldies' (Thank you) after saying 'Tas ir garšīgi' to a host.

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the missing word to say 'That is very tasty.'

Tas ir ____ garšīgi.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: ļoti

'Ļoti' is the standard word for 'very' in Latvian.

Which is the correct way to compliment a meal in general?

Choose one:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Tas ir garšīgi.

General statements about experiences use the adverbial '-i' ending.

Match the Latvian phrase to its English translation.

Match them:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: all

These are the past, future, and negative forms.

Complete the dialogue.

Viesmīlis: 'Vai jums garšo?' Tu: 'Jā, ____.'

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: tas ir garšīgi

The most natural response to a waiter's question.

When would you say 'Tas ir garšīgi'?

Select the correct situation:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: When you take a bite of a fresh pastry.

The phrase is strictly for food and drink.

🎉 امتیاز: /5

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

When to use -i vs -s

General (Adverb)

  • Tas ir garšīgi
  • Bija garšīgi
  • Ir garšīgi!
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Specific (Adjective)

  • Garšīgs ābols
  • Garšīga zupa
  • Garšīgi salāti

بانک تمرین

5 تمرین‌ها
Fill in the missing word to say 'That is very tasty.' جای خالی A1

Tas ir ____ garšīgi.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: ļoti

'Ļoti' is the standard word for 'very' in Latvian.

Which is the correct way to compliment a meal in general? Choose A1

Choose one:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Tas ir garšīgi.

General statements about experiences use the adverbial '-i' ending.

Match the Latvian phrase to its English translation. Match A2

هر مورد سمت چپ را با جفتش در سمت راست مطابقت دهید:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: all

These are the past, future, and negative forms.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

Viesmīlis: 'Vai jums garšo?' Tu: 'Jā, ____.'

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: tas ir garšīgi

The most natural response to a waiter's question.

When would you say 'Tas ir garšīgi'? situation_matching A1

Select the correct situation:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: When you take a bite of a fresh pastry.

The phrase is strictly for food and drink.

🎉 امتیاز: /5

سوالات متداول

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Yes! Unlike some languages that have different words for 'tasty' and 'refreshing', 'garšīgi' works for both food and drinks in Latvian.

It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.

'Garšīgi' is an adverb used in general statements (It is tasty). 'Garšīgs' is an adjective used to describe a specific masculine noun (The bread is tasty).

Use the past tense: 'Tas bija garšīgi.'

Younger people might use 'ņammīgi' or simply 'super!', but 'garšīgi' is never out of place.

عبارات مرتبط

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Labu apetīti!

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Bon appétit!

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Man garšo...

builds on

I like (the taste of)...

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Smaržo labi

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Smells good

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Sātīgs

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Filling/Hearty

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