Signification
Misplacing one's door or car keys.
Contexte culturel
Latvians often have a 'key bowl' or 'key hook' near the door. Losing keys is seen as a sign of being 'izmāršīgs' (scatterbrained). In Soviet-era apartments, keys were often hidden under the doormat, a practice that has mostly died out due to security concerns. Latvia is very tech-savvy; many new apartments use 'koda atslēga' (code keys), reducing the physical 'pazaudēt atslēgas' risk. In Latvian dainas (folk songs), keys are symbols of a young woman's readiness for marriage (pūra atslēgas).
Always Plural
Even if you lost one key, say 'atslēgas'. It sounds more natural.
Pazaudēt vs Zaudēt
Never use 'pazaudēt' for sports or competitions!
Signification
Misplacing one's door or car keys.
Always Plural
Even if you lost one key, say 'atslēgas'. It sounds more natural.
Pazaudēt vs Zaudēt
Never use 'pazaudēt' for sports or competitions!
The 'Pa-' Prefix
This prefix often means 'accidentally' in Latvian. Use it for other lost items too: pazaudēt maku (lose wallet).
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'pazaudēt' in the past tense.
Es vakar _______ atslēgas.
The subject is 'Es' (I) and the time is 'vakar' (yesterday), so we need the 1st person singular past tense.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the correct way to say 'I lost the keys'.
'Pazaudēt' is for objects, and 'atslēgas' is the standard plural form used.
Match the Latvian phrase with its English translation.
Match the following:
Basic vocabulary matching.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Vai tu vari atvērt durvis? B: Nē, es _______ .
The context of not being able to open the door implies the keys are lost.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesEs vakar _______ atslēgas.
The subject is 'Es' (I) and the time is 'vakar' (yesterday), so we need the 1st person singular past tense.
Choose the correct way to say 'I lost the keys'.
'Pazaudēt' is for objects, and 'atslēgas' is the standard plural form used.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Basic vocabulary matching.
A: Vai tu vari atvērt durvis? B: Nē, es _______ .
The context of not being able to open the door implies the keys are lost.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, just say 'pazaudēt mašīnas atslēgas'.
'Pazaudēt' is the verb (to lose), 'pazaudētas' is the adjective (lost).
Then you say 'Es atradu atslēgas' (I found the keys).
Yes, it is neutral and can be used with anyone.
Es visu laiku pazaudēju atslēgas.
Atslēdznieks.
Yes, if it's specifically one key and you want to emphasize that.
Not necessarily, but it implies they are currently gone.
In the 'sniegs' (snow) during winter!
Yes, 'pasēt' (to lose/misplace).
Expressions liées
Atrast atslēgas
contrastTo find the keys
Aizmirst atslēgas
similarTo forget the keys
Atslēgu saišķis
builds onA bunch of keys
Nozaudēt dokumentus
similarTo lose documents
