Signification
Specifying a preference for drinks.
Contexte culturel
Latvians traditionally have a 'sweet tooth' due to the historical abundance of honey and forest berries. However, modern urban culture in Riga is very health-conscious. In Baltic cafes, it is common for sugar to be served on the side in small packets or a sugar bowl, rather than pre-added. If you visit an older person in the countryside, they might insist on adding sugar or jam to your tea. Saying 'bez cukura' politely is key. During winter holidays, 'piparkūkas' (gingerbread) are everywhere. They are very sweet, so people almost always drink their tea 'bez cukura' alongside them.
The 'Paldies' Rule
Always add 'paldies' (thank you) after 'bez cukura' to sound like a polite native speaker.
Genitive Case
Don't forget to change the ending to -a. 'Bez cukurs' sounds very broken to a Latvian ear.
Signification
Specifying a preference for drinks.
The 'Paldies' Rule
Always add 'paldies' (thank you) after 'bez cukura' to sound like a polite native speaker.
Genitive Case
Don't forget to change the ending to -a. 'Bez cukurs' sounds very broken to a Latvian ear.
Ordering Black Coffee
If you want it black and unsweetened, just say 'Melnas kafijas, bez cukura'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'cukurs' after the preposition 'bez'.
Es gribu kafiju bez ______.
After 'bez', we must use the genitive case, which for 'cukurs' is 'cukura'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to order tea without sugar?
How do you say 'Tea without sugar, please'?
'Tēju' is the object (accusative), 'bez' is the preposition, and 'cukura' is the genitive.
Complete the dialogue.
Viesmīlis: 'Vai jūs vēlētos cukuru pie kafijas?' Tu: 'Nē, paldies. Es dzeru ______.'
The context 'Nē, paldies' implies you want it without sugar.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are buying a healthy snack and want to make sure it has no sugar.
This question asks if the item is sugar-free.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
With vs Without
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesEs gribu kafiju bez ______.
After 'bez', we must use the genitive case, which for 'cukurs' is 'cukura'.
How do you say 'Tea without sugar, please'?
'Tēju' is the object (accusative), 'bez' is the preposition, and 'cukura' is the genitive.
Viesmīlis: 'Vai jūs vēlētos cukuru pie kafijas?' Tu: 'Nē, paldies. Es dzeru ______.'
The context 'Nē, paldies' implies you want it without sugar.
You are buying a healthy snack and want to make sure it has no sugar.
This question asks if the item is sugar-free.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt is neutral and appropriate for all situations, from casual cafes to formal dinners.
Yes, you can ask for 'Coca-Cola bez cukura'.
Say 'ar saldinātāju' (with sweetener).
Because the preposition 'bez' requires the genitive case ending -a.
It is increasingly common, especially among younger generations and coffee enthusiasts.
Add 'bez piena' (bez cukura un bez piena).
In a very casual setting, you can just say 'Bez', but it's better to be specific.
Yes, in the singular, 'bez' always governs the genitive case.
The opposite is 'ar' (with), which takes the instrumental case.
Yes, for example, 'jogurts bez cukura' (yogurt without sugar).
Expressions liées
ar cukuru
contrastwith sugar
bez piena
similarwithout milk
maz cukura
specialized formlittle sugar
bezmaksas
similarfree of charge
nesaldināts
synonymunsweetened
