Signification
To start something completely over
Contexte culturel
Starting from zero is often associated with the '90s generation' who had to rebuild their lives after the fall of the USSR. In the startup scene in Riga, 'sākt no nulles' is a common way to describe 'bootstrapping' a company without external investment. While the idiom is modern, the theme of the 'third son' who starts with nothing and wins the kingdom is a classic 'zero to hero' story in Latvian dainas. Latvian influencers use #sāktnonulles for fitness journeys or home renovations to show 'before and after' progress.
Use it for motivation
Latvians love resilience. Using this phrase shows you have a strong character.
Check the case!
Always use 'nulles' (genitive). 'No nulle' sounds like a beginner mistake.
Signification
To start something completely over
Use it for motivation
Latvians love resilience. Using this phrase shows you have a strong character.
Check the case!
Always use 'nulles' (genitive). 'No nulle' sounds like a beginner mistake.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word in the genitive case.
Man nepatīk šis plāns. Sāksim no ______!
The preposition 'no' requires the genitive singular form 'nulles'.
Which situation best fits the phrase 'sākt no nulles'?
Which of these is a 'fresh start'?
Starting from zero implies a total reset of your social or professional life.
Match the Latvian phrase to its English equivalent.
Match the pairs:
These are all common ways to describe starting over in Latvian.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the verb 'sākt'.
A: Vai tu tiešām ____ no nulles? B: Jā, es rīt sākšu.
The question is directed at 'tu' (you) in the future or present, but 'sāksi' (will you start) fits the context of the answer 'I will start'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
When to start from zero
Life
- • New city
- • New job
- • New hobby
Work
- • New project
- • New code
- • New plan
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesMan nepatīk šis plāns. Sāksim no ______!
The preposition 'no' requires the genitive singular form 'nulles'.
Which of these is a 'fresh start'?
Starting from zero implies a total reset of your social or professional life.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are all common ways to describe starting over in Latvian.
A: Vai tu tiešām ____ no nulles? B: Jā, es rīt sākšu.
The question is directed at 'tu' (you) in the future or present, but 'sāksi' (will you start) fits the context of the answer 'I will start'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it in a business meeting or with your grandma.
No, that is not an idiom in Latvian. It's always zero.
'No nulles' sounds more like a total reset, while 'no gala' is more common for just repeating a task.
Es sāku no nulles.
Yes, if a team loses their lead and the score is reset, or if they start a new season with new players.
Yes, it means to forget past fights and try again.
Not necessarily. It often sounds brave and determined.
'Turpināt' (to continue) or 'pabeigt' (to finish).
Yes, 'nulle' is a feminine noun, which is why the genitive ends in -es.
Yes, it's very common in texting. You can even use the emoji 0.
Expressions liées
Sākt no gala
synonymTo start from the beginning/end.
Pāršķirt jaunu lapu
similarTo turn a new leaf.
Turpināt iesākto
contrastTo continue what was started.
Sākt no baltas lapas
specialized formTo start from a blank sheet.
