Signification
Cycling for transport or hobby.
Contexte culturel
The 'Vienības brauciens' is a massive annual event where thousands cycle together to celebrate national unity. Riga is becoming more bike-friendly, but many locals still prefer the informal term 'ritenis' over 'velosipēds'. In rural areas, the bicycle is often the primary mode of transport for elderly people going to the local shop. The Ērenpreiss bicycle factory is a source of national pride and represents the 'golden age' of Latvian industry.
Use 'riteni'
If you want to sound more natural and less like a textbook, use 'riteni' instead of 'velosipēdu'.
The 'ar' is key
Never forget the 'ar'. In Latvian, you don't ride a bike, you ride WITH a bike.
Signification
Cycling for transport or hobby.
Use 'riteni'
If you want to sound more natural and less like a textbook, use 'riteni' instead of 'velosipēdu'.
The 'ar' is key
Never forget the 'ar'. In Latvian, you don't ride a bike, you ride WITH a bike.
Prefixes
Use 'aizbraukt' if you are going somewhere specific, and 'pabraukāties' if you are just riding around for fun.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'braukt'.
Es katru rītu _______ ar velosipēdu.
The subject is 'Es' (I), so the verb must be in the first person singular: 'braucu'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the natural way to say 'I ride a bike'.
'Braukt' is the correct verb for vehicles. 'Jāt' is for horses, and 'iet' is for walking.
Match the Latvian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are the three main ways of moving in Latvian.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Vai tev patīk sportot? B: Jā, man patīk ________ ar velosipēdu.
After 'patīk' (to like), we use the infinitive form of the verb.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a bike rental shop. What do you say?
'Iznomāt' means to rent, which is what you do at a rental shop.
🎉 Score : /5
Aides visuelles
Formal vs Informal
Banque d exercices
5 exercicesEs katru rītu _______ ar velosipēdu.
The subject is 'Es' (I), so the verb must be in the first person singular: 'braucu'.
Choose the natural way to say 'I ride a bike'.
'Braukt' is the correct verb for vehicles. 'Jāt' is for horses, and 'iet' is for walking.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the three main ways of moving in Latvian.
A: Vai tev patīk sportot? B: Jā, man patīk ________ ar velosipēdu.
After 'patīk' (to like), we use the infinitive form of the verb.
You are at a bike rental shop. What do you say?
'Iznomāt' means to rent, which is what you do at a rental shop.
🎉 Score : /5
Questions fréquentes
14 questionsNo, you must include 'ar'. It's 'braukt ar velosipēdu'.
No, it's just informal and very common. It's safe to use in most conversations.
It is 'riteņbraucējs' or 'velosipēdists'.
Es šobrīd braucu ar velosipēdu.
Yes, for children and on public roads, a bicycle license is required.
It's becoming more popular, but it's still considered quite brave due to the snow.
It's an informal verb meaning 'to pedal'.
Kalnu velosipēds.
No, use 'jāt' for horses.
The instrumental case.
Usually, people say 'mīties uz velotrenažiera'.
Nokrist no velosipēda.
Elektrovelosipēds.
Man patīk braukt ar velosipēdu.
Expressions liées
braukt ar auto
similarto drive a car
iet ar kājām
contrastto go on foot
braukt ar skrejriteni
similarto ride a scooter
riteņbraucējs
builds oncyclist
velosipēdu celiņš
specialized formbike lane
