Signification
Clothing suitable for cold weather.
Contexte culturel
Latvians have a deep tradition of knitting wool socks and mittens with complex ethnographic symbols. These are considered the ultimate 'siltas drēbes'. The concept of 'layering' (sīpola princips) is taught from childhood. It's not just about one thick item, but many 'siltas drēbes' together. In ancient folk songs (Dainas), clothing is often described as a gift from the gods (Laima) to protect the soul and body. Outdoor Christmas markets in Riga are the best place to see 'siltas drēbes' in action, as locals gather in heavy woolens to drink mulled wine.
The Onion Principle
Always mention 'vairāki slāņi' (several layers) when talking about warm clothes to sound like a local.
Plural Only
Remember that 'drēbes' is plural. You can't have 'viena silta drēbe' to mean one piece of clothing.
Signification
Clothing suitable for cold weather.
The Onion Principle
Always mention 'vairāki slāņi' (several layers) when talking about warm clothes to sound like a local.
Plural Only
Remember that 'drēbes' is plural. You can't have 'viena silta drēbe' to mean one piece of clothing.
Material Matters
If you want to sound advanced, specify the material: 'vilnas' (wool) or 'dūnu' (down/feather).
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'silts'.
Ārā snieg. Man vajag ______ drēbes.
'Drēbes' is feminine plural, so the adjective must be 'siltas'.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the natural way to say 'I am buying warm clothes'.
'Siltas' is the correct adjective for winter clothes; 'karstas' means 'hot to the touch'.
Match the Latvian phrase with its English translation.
Match the following:
These are all essential winter vocabulary items.
Complete the dialogue.
Mamma: 'Ārā ir ļoti auksts!' Bērns: 'Labi, es uzvilkšu _______.'
If it is cold (auksts), you need warm clothes (siltas drēbes).
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Siltas drēbes piemēri
Galvai
- • Cepure
- • Šalle
Ķermenim
- • Mētelis
- • Džemperis
Rokām
- • Cimdi
- • Dūraiņi
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesĀrā snieg. Man vajag ______ drēbes.
'Drēbes' is feminine plural, so the adjective must be 'siltas'.
Choose the natural way to say 'I am buying warm clothes'.
'Siltas' is the correct adjective for winter clothes; 'karstas' means 'hot to the touch'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are all essential winter vocabulary items.
Mamma: 'Ārā ir ļoti auksts!' Bērns: 'Labi, es uzvilkšu _______.'
If it is cold (auksts), you need warm clothes (siltas drēbes).
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsNo, 'drēbes' is plural. For a single jacket, say 'silta jaka'.
It is neutral. You can use it with friends, family, or in a store.
'Siltas drēbes' refers to the warmth, while 'ziemas drēbes' refers to the season. They are often used interchangeably.
Use the verb 'mugurā': 'Man mugurā ir siltas drēbes.'
No, it is strictly about temperature and protection from the cold.
Expressions liées
Ziemas apģērbs
synonymWinter clothing
Silti saģērbties
builds onTo dress warmly
Vilnas izstrādājumi
specialized formWool products
Plānas drēbes
contrastThin clothes
