मतलब
Asking for the current calendar day.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
Latvians celebrate 'Vārda dienas' (Name Days) with more enthusiasm than many other cultures. Knowing the date is essential because it tells you who to congratulate that day. The date format in Latvia is typically Day. Month. Year (e.g., 12.10.2023). When speaking, the month is always in the genitive case. Punctuality is a core value. Asking for the date or time is seen as a sign of being organized and respectful of others' schedules. Historical dates, especially those related to independence (May 4th and November 18th), are deeply revered and often referred to simply by their date.
The 'Today' Trick
Always add 'šodien' (today) to sound more natural: 'Cik šodien ir datums?'
No 'Kas'
Never start the question with 'Kas'. It's the most common giveaway that you're translating from English.
मतलब
Asking for the current calendar day.
The 'Today' Trick
Always add 'šodien' (today) to sound more natural: 'Cik šodien ir datums?'
No 'Kas'
Never start the question with 'Kas'. It's the most common giveaway that you're translating from English.
Name Day Bonus
After someone tells you the date, ask 'Kas šodien vārda dienu svin?' (Who celebrates their name day today?) to impress them.
Ordinal Answers
Remember that the answer will always be an ordinal number (1st, 2nd, etc.), not a cardinal number (1, 2, etc.).
खुद को परखो
Fill in the missing word to ask for the date.
_____ šodien ir datums?
In Latvian, we use 'Cik' (how much) to ask for the date.
Which of these is the most natural way to ask for the date in a neutral setting?
Select the correct phrase:
'Cik ir datums?' is the standard way to ask for the calendar day.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Atvainojiet, vai jūs zināt, cik šodien ir datums? B: Jā, šodien ir _________.
The answer to 'Cik ir datums?' must be a calendar date (ordinal number + month).
Match the question to the situation.
You need to sign a document and don't know the day.
When signing documents, you need the specific numerical date.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Cik vs. Kas
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यास_____ šodien ir datums?
In Latvian, we use 'Cik' (how much) to ask for the date.
Select the correct phrase:
'Cik ir datums?' is the standard way to ask for the calendar day.
A: Atvainojiet, vai jūs zināt, cik šodien ir datums? B: Jā, šodien ir _________.
The answer to 'Cik ir datums?' must be a calendar date (ordinal number + month).
You need to sign a document and don't know the day.
When signing documents, you need the specific numerical date.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
12 सवालYes, it is perfectly correct and very common. 'Cik' is slightly more focused on the number, while 'Kāds' is more general.
Latvian logic treats dates as a quantity of days passed in a month, hence 'how much' (cik).
It is masculine, which is why we use 'cik ir' and ordinal numbers like 'pirmais' (masculine).
Change 'ir' to 'bija': 'Cik bija datums?'
No, but it makes the sentence sound more complete and natural in conversation.
You would ask 'Kurš gads šis ir?' (Which year is this?)
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Say 'Šodien ir [ordinal number] [month in genitive]'. For example: 'Šodien ir pirmais maijs.'
No, use the word 'randiņš' for a romantic meeting.
Yes, Latvian 'r' is always slightly rolled or tapped.
It's just a variation meaning 'Which date'. It's slightly more specific.
Yes, though usually you just see the date printed at the top without the question.
संबंधित मुहावरे
Cik ir pulkstenis?
similarWhat time is it?
Kāda šodien ir diena?
similarWhat day is it today?
Uz kādu datumu?
specialized formFor what date?
Datums un paraksts
builds onDate and signature
Satikšanās datums
specialized formMeeting date
