Signification
Something completely made up or baseless.
Contexte culturel
Latvians are known for being reserved and valuing concrete facts. Using this idiom shows you are 'sharp' and not easily fooled. Latvian investigative journalism (like the show 'De Facto') often uses this phrase to debunk corruption. In the era of 'viltus ziņas' (fake news), this phrase is the #1 weapon for Latvian internet users.
Agreement is Key
Always check the gender of what you are calling 'made up'. If it's a 'teorija' (theory), use 'pagrābta'!
Don't be too rude
Calling someone's argument 'no gaisa pagrābts' is quite direct. Use it only when you are sure they are wrong.
Signification
Something completely made up or baseless.
Agreement is Key
Always check the gender of what you are calling 'made up'. If it's a 'teorija' (theory), use 'pagrābta'!
Don't be too rude
Calling someone's argument 'no gaisa pagrābts' is quite direct. Use it only when you are sure they are wrong.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'pagrābts' (pagrābts, pagrābta, pagrābti, pagrābtas).
Tavas idejas ir no gaisa _________.
'Idejas' is feminine plural.
Which situation best fits the idiom?
When would you say 'Tas ir no gaisa pagrābts'?
The idiom refers to baseless claims.
Complete the dialogue.
A: 'Es dzirdēju, ka rīt būs sniegs!' B: 'Neticu, tas ir _________.'
This is the standard idiom for a baseless claim.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesTavas idejas ir no gaisa _________.
'Idejas' is feminine plural.
When would you say 'Tas ir no gaisa pagrābts'?
The idiom refers to baseless claims.
A: 'Es dzirdēju, ka rīt būs sniegs!' B: 'Neticu, tas ir _________.'
This is the standard idiom for a baseless claim.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsIt's not a swear word, but it is a strong way to disagree. Use it when you want to be firm.
No, you use it for what the person *says* (arguments, stories, data), not the person themselves.
Expressions liées
izzīst no pirksta
similarTo suck out of a finger (to invent something).
tukša runāšana
relatedEmpty talking.
nepamatots
synonymUnfounded / Baseless.
