Signification
The act of questioning someone.
Contexte culturel
Latvians value directness but also politeness. Using 'uzdot jautājumu' is seen as a sign of a well-educated person. In Latvian universities, it is common to wait until the end of a lecture to 'uzdot jautājumus'. Interrupting is rare. In meetings, 'uzdot jautājumu' is often preceded by 'Man ir jautājums' to signal the intent to speak. Latvian journalists are known for 'uzdot asus jautājumus' (asking sharp questions) to politicians.
Use the Dative
Always remember to put the person you are asking in the dative case (e.g., brālim, māsai).
Avoid 'Prasīt'
Never use 'prasīt' with 'jautājumu' unless you want to sound like a beginner.
Signification
The act of questioning someone.
Use the Dative
Always remember to put the person you are asking in the dative case (e.g., brālim, māsai).
Avoid 'Prasīt'
Never use 'prasīt' with 'jautājumu' unless you want to sound like a beginner.
Wait for the Gap
In Latvian culture, it's polite to wait for a natural pause before saying 'Vai drīkstu uzdot jautājumu?'
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'uzdot' in the present tense.
Es ______ jautājumu skolotājam.
The first person singular ('Es') requires the form 'uzdodu'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the natural Latvian way to ask a question.
'Uzdot jautājumu' is the standard collocation.
Complete the dialogue in a job interview.
Intervētājs: Vai jums ir jautājumi? Kandidāts: Jā, es gribētu ______ jautājumu par algu.
In a formal setting, 'uzdot' is the correct verb to use with 'jautājumu'.
Match the Latvian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are the three most common actions related to questions.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesEs ______ jautājumu skolotājam.
The first person singular ('Es') requires the form 'uzdodu'.
Choose the natural Latvian way to ask a question.
'Uzdot jautājumu' is the standard collocation.
Intervētājs: Vai jums ir jautājumi? Kandidāts: Jā, es gribētu ______ jautājumu par algu.
In a formal setting, 'uzdot' is the correct verb to use with 'jautājumu'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the three most common actions related to questions.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsNo, it's perfectly fine, though 'pajautāt' is shorter and more common in casual chats.
Yes, 'uzdot jautājumus' means 'to ask questions'.
'Jautāt' is the verb 'to ask'. 'Uzdot jautājumu' is the full phrase 'to ask a question'. The latter is more common in formal settings.
You say 'Es uzdevu jautājumu'.
Yes, it is very common. 'Vēlos Jums uzdot jautājumu...' is a great way to start.
Expressions liées
atbildēt uz jautājumu
contrastTo answer a question
pajautāt
similarTo ask (briefly/informally)
iztaujāt
specialized formTo interrogate/question thoroughly
vērsties ar jautājumu
specialized formTo turn to someone with a question
