Signification
A positive response to how one is doing.
Contexte culturel
Latvians often prefer 'Labi' or 'Tā nekas' to avoid sounding boastful. Using 'Ļoti labi' shows a high level of enthusiasm that is more common in modern Riga than in rural areas. In Latvian business, 'Ļoti labi' is used to signal that a task has met all requirements. It is a professional 'green light'. Latvian teachers use a 10-point grading scale. 'Ļoti labi' corresponds to a grade of 8, which is a very high mark of achievement. On Latvian Instagram, 'Ļoti labi' is often replaced by emojis like 🔥 or 🙌, but it remains the most common written comment for positive photos.
The Thumbs Up Rule
If you can give a thumbs up to the situation, 'Ļoti labi' is usually the right phrase to use.
Avoid 'Es esmu'
Never say 'Es esmu ļoti labi'. It's a classic giveaway that you are translating from English. Use 'Man iet'.
Signification
A positive response to how one is doing.
The Thumbs Up Rule
If you can give a thumbs up to the situation, 'Ļoti labi' is usually the right phrase to use.
Avoid 'Es esmu'
Never say 'Es esmu ļoti labi'. It's a classic giveaway that you are translating from English. Use 'Man iet'.
The Sincerity Factor
Don't be surprised if Latvians don't say this back to you every time. They aren't being mean; they are just being honest!
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to say 'I am doing very well'.
Man iet ___ labi.
'Ļoti' is the correct intensifier for adverbs in Latvian.
Which of these is the correct way to compliment someone's singing?
Tu dziedi...
You must use the adverb 'labi' to describe the verb 'dziedi' (sing).
Match the response 'Ļoti labi' to the correct question.
Kā tev garšo šī kūka?
'Ļoti labi' is a perfect response to describe how food tastes.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Labrīt! Kā sokas darbā? B: Labrīt! ___, paldies. Mums ir daudz klientu.
The context of having 'many clients' suggests a positive response.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
When to say 'Ļoti labi'
Feelings
- • Man iet...
- • Jūtos...
- • Viss ir...
Skills
- • Runā...
- • Dzied...
- • Strādā...
Food
- • Garšo...
- • Smaržo...
- • Izskatās...
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesMan iet ___ labi.
'Ļoti' is the correct intensifier for adverbs in Latvian.
Tu dziedi...
You must use the adverb 'labi' to describe the verb 'dziedi' (sing).
Kā tev garšo šī kūka?
'Ļoti labi' is a perfect response to describe how food tastes.
A: Labrīt! Kā sokas darbā? B: Labrīt! ___, paldies. Mums ir daudz klientu.
The context of having 'many clients' suggests a positive response.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, to say a person is 'very good' (kind or skilled), use 'Ļoti labs cilvēks' (a very good person).
Yes, it's very common in professional emails to say 'Ļoti labi, paldies par informāciju'.
'Labi' is 'Good/Fine', while 'Ļoti labi' is 'Very good/Great'. It adds a layer of enthusiasm.
You say 'Ne pārāk labi'.
No, for weather we usually say 'Labi laikapstākļi' (Good weather) or 'Ir silts' (It is warm).
It is neutral. It works in both formal and informal settings.
Like in English, if someone makes a mistake, a friend might say 'Nu, ļoti labi...' with a sigh. But this is rare for beginners.
Yes! It's a common way to praise a pet for obeying a command.
Mostly, but it can also mean 'okay' or 'agreed' when used as an exclamation.
The opposite is 'Ļoti slikti' (Very badly).
Expressions liées
Lieliski
synonymExcellent/Great
Viss kārtībā
similarEverything is fine
Nav slikti
contrastNot bad
Teicami
specialized formExcellently
