Signification
Stating a state of wellness.
Contexte culturel
The 'pirts' (sauna) is the traditional Latvian way to ensure one stays 'vesels'. It involves heat, birch branches (slotiņas), and cold water. Latvians often use herbal teas (zāļu tējas) like linden flower or chamomile as a first line of defense to remain 'vesels'. The toast 'Uz veselību!' is mandatory at social gatherings, showing that health is the primary wish for everyone. There is a saying 'Veselā miesā vesels gars' (A healthy spirit in a healthy body), emphasizing the link between physical and mental health.
Gender Agreement
Always check if you are talking to a man (vesels) or a woman (vesela).
Don't say 'Esmu labi'
This is the most common beginner mistake. Stick to 'Esmu vesels' for health.
Signification
Stating a state of wellness.
Gender Agreement
Always check if you are talking to a man (vesels) or a woman (vesela).
Don't say 'Esmu labi'
This is the most common beginner mistake. Stick to 'Esmu vesels' for health.
Use 'Veselību!'
It's the easiest way to sound like a native when someone sneezes.
The Toast
When someone says 'Uz veselību!', you should reply with the same or just 'Priekā!'
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'vesels' or 'vesela'.
Anna grib būt ______.
Anna is feminine, so the adjective must be 'vesela'.
Choose the most natural way to say 'I am healthy'.
How do you say 'I am healthy' (as a man)?
'Es esmu vesels' is the standard way to state your health status.
Match the Latvian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are common variations of the root word 'vesels'.
Complete the dialogue.
Ārsts: Kā jūs jūtaties? Pacients: Paldies, tagad es ______.
The patient is reporting their state of health to the doctor.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Vesels vs Veselīgs
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesAnna grib būt ______.
Anna is feminine, so the adjective must be 'vesela'.
How do you say 'I am healthy' (as a man)?
'Es esmu vesels' is the standard way to state your health status.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are common variations of the root word 'vesels'.
Ārsts: Kā jūs jūtaties? Pacients: Paldies, tagad es ______.
The patient is reporting their state of health to the doctor.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, if your arm is broken, it is not 'vesels'. You would say 'roka ir salauzta'.
It is neutral. You can use it with anyone.
'Vesels' is the state of being healthy; 'veselīgs' is something that promotes health (like food).
Use the verb 'veseļojies!'
That is the dative case, used after 'būt' in impersonal sentences like 'Ir labi būt veselam'.
Yes, 'vesela pica' means a whole pizza.
Yes, health is one of the most common topics for wishes and toasts.
The opposite is 'slims' (sick) or 'nevesels' (unwell).
Yes, that means 'I feel healthy' and is very common.
Yes, but often people specify 'garīgi vesels' (mentally healthy).
Expressions liées
veselības stāvoklis
specialized formstate of health
veselīgs dzīvesveids
builds onhealthy lifestyle
veseļojies!
similarget well!
nevesels
contrastunhealthy/unwell
veselā miesā vesels gars
builds onhealthy body, healthy spirit
