Signification
Asking for the location of a store.
Contexte culturel
Latvians are very proud of their local rye bread (rupjmaize). When you find the 'veikals', look for the bakery section! Most stores in Latvia are open on Sundays, unlike in some Western European countries like Germany. In small towns, the local store is often the social heart of the community where news is exchanged. Plastic bags are not free in Latvian stores; you are encouraged to bring your own 'maisiņš'.
Look for the signs
In Latvia, grocery stores are often marked with 'Pārtika' (Food) signs even if the store name is different.
Alcohol hours
Stores in Latvia cannot sell alcohol after 10:00 PM. Don't ask for the 'veikals' for beer late at night!
Signification
Asking for the location of a store.
Look for the signs
In Latvia, grocery stores are often marked with 'Pārtika' (Food) signs even if the store name is different.
Alcohol hours
Stores in Latvia cannot sell alcohol after 10:00 PM. Don't ask for the 'veikals' for beer late at night!
Use 'atrodas'
If you want to sound more like a native, use 'Kur atrodas...' instead of 'Kur ir...' when asking for landmarks.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to ask 'Where is the store?'
Kur ___ veikals?
'ir' is the 3rd person form of 'to be' used for 'it' (the store).
Which of these is the most polite way to ask a stranger for a store?
Choose the best option:
Adding 'Atvainojiet' (Excuse me) makes the request polite.
Match the Latvian words to their English meanings.
Match the following:
These are the core components of the expanded phrase.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Labdien! ____ ir veikals? B: Labdien! Veikals ir tur.
'Kur' means 'Where', which fits the context of asking for a location.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesKur ___ veikals?
'ir' is the 3rd person form of 'to be' used for 'it' (the store).
Choose the best option:
Adding 'Atvainojiet' (Excuse me) makes the request polite.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the core components of the expanded phrase.
A: Labdien! ____ ir veikals? B: Labdien! Veikals ir tur.
'Kur' means 'Where', which fits the context of asking for a location.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes, the plural is 'veikali'. So you would say 'Kur ir veikali?'. Note that 'ir' stays the same!
It is masculine, ending in '-s'. This is important if you add adjectives (e.g., 'liels veikals').
Yes, but 'tirdzniecības centrs' is more specific for a large mall. 'Veikals' usually refers to a single shop.
Say 'Kur ir tuvākais veikals?'. 'Tuvākais' means 'nearest'.
Expressions liées
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Kur ir tualete?
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Cik tas maksā?
builds onHow much does it cost?
Iepirkumu grozs
specialized formShopping basket
