Signification
Viewing television programs.
Contexte culturel
Watching the evening news 'Panorāma' at 20:00 is a long-standing tradition for many Latvian families. Ice hockey world championships are a national event where 'skatīties televizoru' becomes a collective social activity in bars and homes. New Year's Eve television programming, including the President's speech, is a central part of the holiday celebration. The Eurovision Song Contest is highly popular, and watching it on TV is a common social event with 'voting' parties.
The Reflexive Rule
Always remember the '-ies' in 'skatīties'. Without it, you're not 'watching' for fun, you're 'inspecting' something.
Case Matters
Don't forget the 'u' at the end of 'televizoru'. It shows the TV is the object of your attention.
Signification
Viewing television programs.
The Reflexive Rule
Always remember the '-ies' in 'skatīties'. Without it, you're not 'watching' for fun, you're 'inspecting' something.
Case Matters
Don't forget the 'u' at the end of 'televizoru'. It shows the TV is the object of your attention.
Casual Shortcut
In texts, just write 'Skatos TV'. Everyone will understand you perfectly.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'skatīties' in the present tense.
Mēs vakarā kopā _______ televizoru.
'Mēs' (we) requires the ending '-āmies'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct way to say 'I watch TV'.
You need the reflexive verb 'skatos' and the accusative noun 'televizoru'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ko tu dari? B: Es _______ .
'Skatos televizoru' is the natural way to describe the activity.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You want to suggest watching a movie on TV to your friend.
'Ejam' (Let's go) combined with the phrase makes a suggestion.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesMēs vakarā kopā _______ televizoru.
'Mēs' (we) requires the ending '-āmies'.
Select the correct way to say 'I watch TV'.
You need the reflexive verb 'skatos' and the accusative noun 'televizoru'.
A: Ko tu dari? B: Es _______ .
'Skatos televizoru' is the natural way to describe the activity.
You want to suggest watching a movie on TV to your friend.
'Ejam' (Let's go) combined with the phrase makes a suggestion.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes, but it sounds more formal, like 'watching the television medium' rather than the device.
In the sense of 'watching' something for entertainment, yes. The non-reflexive 'skatīt' is very formal or legal.
You say 'Es skatos filmu televizorā' (using the locative case for 'televizorā').
The most common slang is 'kaste' (the box).
Expressions liées
Ieslēgt televizoru
builds onTo turn on the TV.
Izslēgt televizoru
builds onTo turn off the TV.
Pārslēgt kanālu
similarTo change the channel.
Skatīties filmu
specialized formTo watch a movie.
