Signification
Confirming shared opinion.
Contexte culturel
Latvians are known for being reserved. Saying 'Es piekrītu' is often accompanied by a single, firm nod. Over-enthusiastic agreement can sometimes be viewed with suspicion. In the tech-savvy Latvian culture, 'Es piekrītu' is the ubiquitous button on every e-signature and banking app. It's the phrase that powers the digital economy. The concept of 'Saskaņa' (harmony) is central to Latvian dainas (folk songs). 'Es piekrītu' is the modern linguistic descendant of this ancient value of communal alignment. In the Latgalian dialect, you might hear 'As pīkreitu'. The sentiment is the same, but the vowel shift reflects the unique regional identity of Eastern Latvia.
The Dative Rule
Always remember: Piekrist + Dative. It's the most common mistake for foreigners!
Don't over-agree
In Latvian culture, agreeing with everything can seem insincere. Use it when you mean it.
Signification
Confirming shared opinion.
The Dative Rule
Always remember: Piekrist + Dative. It's the most common mistake for foreigners!
Don't over-agree
In Latvian culture, agreeing with everything can seem insincere. Use it when you mean it.
Shorten it
In text messages, just write 'Piekrītu' or even 'Piekritu' (though the latter is technically past tense, it's common shorthand).
The Nod
A single firm nod while saying 'Es piekrītu' makes you sound 100% more like a native.
Teste-toi
Choose the correct way to say 'I agree with you' (informal).
Kā pareizi teikt?
The verb 'piekrist' requires the Dative case ('tev') and does not need the verb 'to be' or the preposition 'ar'.
Fill in the missing word to say 'I completely agree'.
Es _______ piekrītu.
'Pilnībā' is the standard adverb for 'completely' or 'fully' in this context.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
A: Šī filma ir ļoti interesanta! B: ________. Man arī tā patīk.
The second sentence 'Man arī tā patīk' (I also like it) indicates agreement.
Match the phrase to the correct formality level.
1. Esmu vienisprātis ar Jums. 2. Piekrītu! 3. Es piekrītu.
'Esmu vienisprātis' is highly formal, dropping the pronoun is informal, and the full 'Es piekrītu' is neutral.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesKā pareizi teikt?
The verb 'piekrist' requires the Dative case ('tev') and does not need the verb 'to be' or the preposition 'ar'.
Es _______ piekrītu.
'Pilnībā' is the standard adverb for 'completely' or 'fully' in this context.
A: Šī filma ir ļoti interesanta! B: ________. Man arī tā patīk.
The second sentence 'Man arī tā patīk' (I also like it) indicates agreement.
1. Esmu vienisprātis ar Jums. 2. Piekrītu! 3. Es piekrītu.
'Esmu vienisprātis' is highly formal, dropping the pronoun is informal, and the full 'Es piekrītu' is neutral.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, that's a common mistake. You must use the dative: 'Es piekrītu tev'.
It's neutral! You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Just add 'ne' to the verb: 'Es nepiekrītu'.
'Piekrist' is to share an opinion; 'atļaut' is to give permission.
Yes, it's very common in professional emails to confirm you agree with a proposal.
Use 'Es pilnībā piekrītu' or 'Es cieši piekrītu'.
Yes, it becomes 'Viņa piekrīt'.
The past tense is 'Es piekritu' (with a short 'i').
Yes, 'Točna' (from Russian) or 'Tieši tā' are often used as slangy agreement.
Yes, 'Es piekrītu noteikumiem' is the standard phrase.
Expressions liées
Esmu ar mieru
similarI am willing / I agree to do it
Tieši tā
synonymExactly so
Es nepiekrītu
contrastI don't agree
Esmu vienisprātis
specialized formI am of one mind
Atbalstīt
builds onTo support
