Signification
Feeling unhappy or irritated
Contexte culturel
Latvians often use the weather as a legitimate excuse for a 'slikts garastāvoklis'. It is socially acceptable to be less cheerful in winter. In Latvian offices, people are generally quiet. A 'slikts garastāvoklis' is often respected by giving the person space rather than trying to cheer them up immediately. On Latvian Twitter/X, people often post about their 'sliktais garastāvoklis' as a way to seek empathy or vent about political/social issues. Younger generations are more likely to use 'nav garīgā' to avoid social gatherings, which is a derivative of having a bad mood.
Use 'Oma' for friends
If you are with close friends, 'slikta oma' sounds more natural and less like a textbook.
Don't say 'Es esmu'
Remember, you HAVE a mood in Latvian. Using 'Es esmu' is the #1 giveaway that you are a beginner.
Signification
Feeling unhappy or irritated
Use 'Oma' for friends
If you are with close friends, 'slikta oma' sounds more natural and less like a textbook.
Don't say 'Es esmu'
Remember, you HAVE a mood in Latvian. Using 'Es esmu' is the #1 giveaway that you are a beginner.
The Locative Trick
If you want to sound advanced, use 'Esmu sliktā garastāvoklī' to describe being 'in' the state.
Honesty is key
Don't be afraid to admit a bad mood in Latvia; it's often more respected than fake smiling.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to say 'I have a bad mood'.
Man ___ slikts garastāvoklis.
We use 'ir' (is/has) with 'Man' to show possession of a mood.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct way to say 'He is in a bad mood'.
We use the dative 'Viņam' and the masculine 'slikts'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kāpēc tu raudi? B: Man šodien ir ________.
Crying (raudi) implies a bad mood.
Match the Latvian phrase to its English equivalent.
Match the following:
These are all common variations of expressing a negative state.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Formal vs Informal
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesMan ___ slikts garastāvoklis.
We use 'ir' (is/has) with 'Man' to show possession of a mood.
Choose the correct way to say 'He is in a bad mood'.
We use the dative 'Viņam' and the masculine 'slikts'.
A: Kāpēc tu raudi? B: Man šodien ir ________.
Crying (raudi) implies a bad mood.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are all common variations of expressing a negative state.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your grandmother.
No, for physical pain use 'sāpes'. 'Garastāvoklis' is strictly emotional.
The opposite is 'labs garastāvoklis' (good mood).
You say 'Tavas dēļ man ir slikts garastāvoklis'.
It is two words: the adjective 'slikts' and the noun 'garastāvoklis'.
Yes, 'garīgais' is a slangy shorthand for 'garastāvoklis'.
Ask: 'Kāpēc tev ir tik slikts garastāvoklis?'
Not exactly. It's broader. You can be sad, tired, or annoyed and have a 'slikts garastāvoklis'.
Yes, many Latvian pop and rock songs mention moods and the weather.
Yes! 'Sunim šodien ir slikts garastāvoklis' is perfectly fine.
Expressions liées
Labs garastāvoklis
contrastGood mood
Slikta oma
synonymBad mood (informal)
Garastāvokļa maiņas
builds onMood swings
Nomāktība
specialized formDepression/Oppression
Nīgrums
similarSurliness
