Signification
Using public bus transport.
Contexte culturel
It is considered polite to offer your seat to elderly people, pregnant women, or people with disabilities. Failing to do so may result in disapproving looks from other passengers. In Riga, the 'e-talons' is the electronic ticket system. You must validate it every time you enter the bus, even if you have a monthly pass. Intercity buses are a very popular way to travel between Latvian cities. They are often more frequent than trains and reach more remote locations. Ticket inspectors, known as 'kontrole', frequently check passengers. They often wear high-visibility vests and stop the bus between stations.
The 'Ar' Rule
Always use 'ar' for any vehicle you are in. It's the golden rule of Latvian transport.
Don't 'Take' It
Never use the verb 'ņemt' (to take) for transport. It sounds very unnatural to Latvians.
Signification
Using public bus transport.
The 'Ar' Rule
Always use 'ar' for any vehicle you are in. It's the golden rule of Latvian transport.
Don't 'Take' It
Never use the verb 'ņemt' (to take) for transport. It sounds very unnatural to Latvians.
Quiet, Please
Latvian buses are generally quiet. Keep your voice down to blend in like a local.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing preposition and noun ending.
Es braucu ___ autobus__.
The preposition is 'ar' and the instrumental singular ending for 'autobuss' is '-u'.
Which sentence is correct?
How do you say 'I go to work by bus'?
'Braukt' is for vehicles, 'iet' is for walking, and 'ņemt' is a literal translation error.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kā tu brauksi uz Rīgu? B: Es braukšu ___ _________.
The context requires the instrumental case with 'ar'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at the bus station buying a ticket.
This expresses your desire to travel by bus.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesEs braucu ___ autobus__.
The preposition is 'ar' and the instrumental singular ending for 'autobuss' is '-u'.
How do you say 'I go to work by bus'?
'Braukt' is for vehicles, 'iet' is for walking, and 'ņemt' is a literal translation error.
A: Kā tu brauksi uz Rīgu? B: Es braukšu ___ _________.
The context requires the instrumental case with 'ar'.
You are at the bus station buying a ticket.
This expresses your desire to travel by bus.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, 'buss' is a common informal shortening of 'autobuss'. It's very natural in casual conversation.
Because the preposition 'ar' requires the instrumental case, which changes the ending to '-u'.
You say 'Es esmu autobusā'. Use the locative case ('-ā') for location.
Yes! 'Braukt ar vilcienu' is the correct way to say you are going by train.
Then you use the verb 'vadīt': 'Es vadu autobusu'.
In Riga, usually no (use e-talons). In intercity buses, yes, you can buy from the driver.
Vai šis autobuss brauc uz lidostu?
'Braukt ar' is for the vehicle. 'Braukt pa' is for the road (e.g., braukt pa ielu).
Yes, 'braukt ar velosipēdu' is correct.
It's slang for a minibus (mikroautobuss). You also 'brauc ar mikriņu'.
Expressions liées
Braukt ar vilcienu
similarTo go by train
Kāpt autobusā
builds onTo get on the bus
Kāpt ārā no autobusa
builds onTo get off the bus
Autobusa pietura
specialized formBus stop
