Signification
Requesting emergency law enforcement.
Contexte culturel
The unified emergency number is 112. Operators usually speak Latvian, Russian, and often English. There are two types of police: 'Valsts policija' (State) and 'Pašvaldības policija' (Municipal). You 'saukt' both using the same phrase. Latvians value privacy and quiet. Calling the police for noise complaints after 11 PM is very common. Historically, the term 'Milicija' was used during the Soviet era. Older generations might still use it occasionally, but 'Policija' is the only official term now.
Case Sensitivity
Never forget the '-u' ending. Saying 'saukt policija' sounds like you are naming a doll 'Police'.
The 112 App
Latvia has a '112 Latvija' app that sends your GPS coordinates to the police when you call.
Signification
Requesting emergency law enforcement.
Case Sensitivity
Never forget the '-u' ending. Saying 'saukt policija' sounds like you are naming a doll 'Police'.
The 112 App
Latvia has a '112 Latvija' app that sends your GPS coordinates to the police when you call.
Be Direct
When calling, start with 'Man jāsauc policija' and then give your address immediately.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct ending for 'policija'.
Man jāsauc policij___.
The verb 'saukt' requires the accusative case, which for 'policija' is 'policiju'.
Which verb is correct for summoning help?
Ātri! ______ policiju!
'Sauciet' is the imperative form of 'saukt', used for summoning.
Match the Latvian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the pairs:
These are the three most common emergency summoning phrases.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Reiz! Zaglis! B: Ko man darīt? A: ______ policiju!
The singular imperative 'Sauc' is used here to tell the other person to act.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Saukt vs Zvanīt
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesMan jāsauc policij___.
The verb 'saukt' requires the accusative case, which for 'policija' is 'policiju'.
Ātri! ______ policiju!
'Sauciet' is the imperative form of 'saukt', used for summoning.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the three most common emergency summoning phrases.
A: Reiz! Zaglis! B: Ko man darīt? A: ______ policiju!
The singular imperative 'Sauc' is used here to tell the other person to act.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, 911 will not work. You must dial 112 or 110.
No, it is a neutral and necessary phrase for safety.
'Saukt' is the general verb, 'izsaukt' implies summoning them to a specific location.
You say 'Es saukšu policiju'.
Many younger officers do, and 112 operators usually have English speakers available.
No, for a fire you say 'saukt ugunsdzēsējus'.
It is slang. It's not a swear word, but it's disrespectful to say to an officer's face.
Don't hang up! Stay on the line and explain it was a mistake to avoid a fine.
Policija ir klāt.
Yes, for calling names or summoning a doctor (saukt ārstu).
Expressions liées
izsaukt policiju
specialized formTo call out the police to a location
zvanīt policijai
similarTo phone the police
saukt palīgā
builds onTo call for help
policijas iecirknis
similarPolice station
ziņot policijai
similarTo report to the police
