Signification
To become irrelevant or inactive
Contexte culturel
In Latvia, being 'apritē' is often associated with the capital city, Riga. People in rural areas sometimes jokingly say they have 'izkrituši no aprites' regarding the fast-paced city life. Latvian startups use this phrase frequently to describe competitors who failed to pivot. It is a standard term in business journalism. With the rise of TikTok and Instagram, young Latvians use this phrase to describe people who don't follow the latest viral trends.
Use it for 'FOMO'
If you want to describe 'Fear of Missing Out', you can say: 'Man ir bail izkrist no aprites'.
Genitive Case
Always remember 'aprites' with an 's' at the end. 'Aprite' is wrong.
Signification
To become irrelevant or inactive
Use it for 'FOMO'
If you want to describe 'Fear of Missing Out', you can say: 'Man ir bail izkrist no aprites'.
Genitive Case
Always remember 'aprites' with an 's' at the end. 'Aprite' is wrong.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word in the correct form.
Ja tu nelasīsi ziņas, tu izkritīsi no ________.
The preposition 'no' requires the genitive case 'aprites'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say someone is no longer famous?
Par to dziedātāju vairs nerunā.
This is the standard idiom for losing popularity.
Match the situation to the phrase.
You haven't checked your emails for a week and don't know about the new project.
You are 'out of the loop' regarding the project.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesJa tu nelasīsi ziņas, tu izkritīsi no ________.
The preposition 'no' requires the genitive case 'aprites'.
Par to dziedātāju vairs nerunā.
This is the standard idiom for losing popularity.
You haven't checked your emails for a week and don't know about the new project.
You are 'out of the loop' regarding the project.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsNo, it is generally neutral. However, saying it directly to someone about their career might be sensitive.
Yes, especially for technology, currency, or fashion trends.
Expressions liées
Būt apritē
contrastTo be in the loop/active.
Pazust no redzesloka
similarTo disappear from sight.
Atgriezties apritē
builds onTo make a comeback.
