Signification
A vehicle capable of high speeds.
Contexte culturel
Rallying is one of the most popular sports in Latvia. Phrases like 'ātra mašīna' are heard constantly during the Rally Liepāja event. There is a strong cultural preference for German car brands, which are often associated with the phrase 'ātra mašīna'. In the 1970s and 80s, the 'Žiguli' was the standard car, and a 'fast' one was a rare luxury, shaping the modern obsession with speed. Latvian youth often use the term 'vāģis' instead of 'mašīna' to sound cooler when talking about fast cars.
Gender Agreement
Always check the noun gender. Since 'mašīna' ends in 'a', the adjective must also end in 'a'.
The Macron Matters
Don't forget the line over the 'ā'. 'Atra' is not a word, but 'ātra' means fast.
Signification
A vehicle capable of high speeds.
Gender Agreement
Always check the noun gender. Since 'mašīna' ends in 'a', the adjective must also end in 'a'.
The Macron Matters
Don't forget the line over the 'ā'. 'Atra' is not a word, but 'ātra' means fast.
Use 'Auto' for variety
Switching between 'ātra mašīna' and 'ātrs auto' makes your Latvian sound more natural.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct ending for the adjective 'ātrs'.
Man ir ātr___ mašīna.
Because 'mašīna' is feminine nominative singular, the adjective must be 'ātra'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct option:
In the accusative case (object of the verb 'redzu'), both words take the '-u' ending.
Match the Latvian phrase with its English translation.
Match the following:
Basic vocabulary matching.
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
A: Vai tev patīk šis BMW? B: Jā, tā ir ļoti _______.
'Ātra mašīna' fits the context of describing the car.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesMan ir ātr___ mašīna.
Because 'mašīna' is feminine nominative singular, the adjective must be 'ātra'.
Select the correct option:
In the accusative case (object of the verb 'redzu'), both words take the '-u' ending.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Basic vocabulary matching.
A: Vai tev patīk šis BMW? B: Jā, tā ir ļoti _______.
'Ātra mašīna' fits the context of describing the car.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, but 'ātra sieviete' usually means she is quick-tempered or moves fast, not necessarily that she is a fast runner.
No, 'auto' and 'automašīna' are also very common. 'Mašīna' is the most colloquial.
You say 'visātrākā mašīna'.
Because 'mašīna' is a feminine noun, and adjectives must match the gender.
It is neutral. It's fine for almost any situation.
No, 'velosipēds' is masculine, so it must be 'ātrs velosipēds'.
You can use 'ātrs vāģis' or 'dampis'.
There is a stereotype that some do, especially on the highways between cities.
It's exactly like the English 'sh' in 'ship'.
Yes, many Latvian pop and rock songs mention cars and speed.
Expressions liées
lēna mašīna
contrasta slow car
dārga mašīna
similaran expensive car
sporta auto
specialized formsports car
ātrums
builds onspeed
