Signification
A recently started employment.
Contexte culturel
Latvians are generally modest. When someone says they have a 'jauns darbs', they might downplay it by saying 'I'm just trying it out' until the probation period is over. The 'pārbaudes laiks' (probation) is a big deal. It's common to wait until it's over before having a big celebration. Work-life balance is becoming more important in Latvia, especially in 'jauns darbs' in the tech sector. Treating colleagues to snacks on your first day or after your first month is a common way to integrate into a 'jauns kolektīvs' (new collective).
The 'Man ir' Rule
Always use 'Man ir' (To me is) to say 'I have' in Latvian. Never say 'Es turi'!
Gender Agreement
Remember 'darbs' is masculine. Don't use 'jauna'!
Signification
A recently started employment.
The 'Man ir' Rule
Always use 'Man ir' (To me is) to say 'I have' in Latvian. Never say 'Es turi'!
Gender Agreement
Remember 'darbs' is masculine. Don't use 'jauna'!
Definite Endings
When congratulating someone, use 'jauno' (definite) because you are talking about *their specific* new job.
Cake Tradition
If you start a 'jauns darbs', bringing treats for your team is a great way to make friends.
Teste-toi
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'jauns darbs'.
Man ir ______ ______.
After 'Man ir', we use the nominative case.
How do you say 'Congratulations on the new job'?
Apsveicu ar...
The preposition 'ar' takes the accusative, and 'the' job requires the definite ending '-o'.
Match the Latvian phrase with its English translation.
1. Meklēt jaunu darbu, 2. Dabūt jaunu darbu, 3. Pazaudēt darbu
Meklēt = look for, Dabūt = get, Pazaudēt = lose.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kas tev jauns? B: Man ir ______ ______!
The context of 'Kas jauns?' (What's new?) fits perfectly with 'jauns darbs'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Job Actions
Actions
- • Meklēt (Search)
- • Dabūt (Get)
- • Sākt (Start)
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesMan ir ______ ______.
After 'Man ir', we use the nominative case.
Apsveicu ar...
The preposition 'ar' takes the accusative, and 'the' job requires the definite ending '-o'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Meklēt = look for, Dabūt = get, Pazaudēt = lose.
A: Kas tev jauns? B: Man ir ______ ______!
The context of 'Kas jauns?' (What's new?) fits perfectly with 'jauns darbs'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt is neutral and can be used in any context.
Es meklēju jaunu darbu.
Yes, 'jauns cilvēks' means a young person.
Jauni darbi.
No, Latvian does not have articles. The ending of the adjective shows if it's definite or indefinite.
No, it can be any kind of labor, task, or even a work of art.
Man patīk mans jaunais darbs.
'Darbs' is your current job; 'profesija' is your career field or what you studied for.
No, that sounds like the job is a fresh vegetable. Stick to 'jauns'.
Say 'Apsveicu ar jauno darbu!'
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