Signification
A recently built or acquired home.
Contexte culturel
The 'Sālsmaize' is the most important tradition. Bringing a large, dark rye bread (rupjmaize) is a sign of deep respect. Latvians often name their houses (māju vārdi) rather than using numbers, especially in the countryside. A 'jauna māja' might get a name like 'Saulītes' (Little Suns). There is a belief that the first person to enter a new house should be an elderly person or a cat to bring good energy. Building a house yourself (pašrocīgi) is a point of immense pride in Latvian culture, reflecting the 'work ethic' (darba tikums).
Agreement is Key
Always check if your noun is feminine before using 'jauna'. If it's masculine (like 'dzīvoklis'), use 'jauns'.
Māja vs Mājas
Remember: 'Māja' is the building. 'Mājās' is the state of being home. Don't mix them up!
Signification
A recently built or acquired home.
Agreement is Key
Always check if your noun is feminine before using 'jauna'. If it's masculine (like 'dzīvoklis'), use 'jauns'.
Māja vs Mājas
Remember: 'Māja' is the building. 'Mājās' is the state of being home. Don't mix them up!
Don't go empty-handed
If someone invites you to their 'jaunā māja', always bring at least a small gift, preferably bread.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'jauna' or 'māja'.
Mēs dzīvojam ______ mājā.
In the locative case ('in the house'), the adjective takes the long ending '-ā'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct sentence:
'Māja' is feminine, so 'jauna' must also be feminine nominative.
Match the Latvian phrase with its English translation.
Match the following:
Matching the cases to their basic meanings.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Vai tev patīk tava ______? B: Jā, tā ir ļoti skaista!
The definite form 'jaunā māja' is used because they are talking about a specific house they both know.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesMēs dzīvojam ______ mājā.
In the locative case ('in the house'), the adjective takes the long ending '-ā'.
Select the correct sentence:
'Māja' is feminine, so 'jauna' must also be feminine nominative.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Matching the cases to their basic meanings.
A: Vai tev patīk tava ______? B: Jā, tā ir ļoti skaista!
The definite form 'jaunā māja' is used because they are talking about a specific house they both know.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
7 questionsYes, in a casual context, you can say 'Mana jaunā māja' to mean 'the house that is new to me'.
The plural is 'jaunas mājas'.
Yes, 'māja' is a 4th declension feminine noun.
You say 'jaunā mājā'. Note the long vowel at the end of both words.
It's a more formal word for a 'newly built building'.
There is a growing trend for 'jaunas mājas' due to energy efficiency, but historical wooden houses are also highly prized.
Bread and salt are traditional, but wine or a plant are also common modern gifts.
Expressions liées
Jauns dzīvoklis
similarNew apartment
Māju sajūta
builds onFeeling of home
Sālsmaize
specialized formHousewarming
Vecā māja
contrastOld house
