意味
Specifying a preference for drinks.
文化的背景
Latvians have a deep historical connection to dairy. In the past, a family's wealth was often measured by their cows. This is reflected in the language where 'piens' appears in many idioms and folk songs (dainas). In Riga, 'balta kafija' (white coffee) is a very common term for coffee with milk. If you see this on a menu, it's exactly what you're looking for. Many traditional Latvian desserts, like 'maizes zupa' (rye bread soup) or 'debesmanna' (cranberry mousse), are served in a bowl with cold milk poured over them. Latvia has embraced the global plant-based trend. Almost every cafe in major cities will offer 'auzu piens' (oat milk) or 'mandeļu piens' (almond milk).
The 'U' Rule
Remember that 'ar' is a magnet for the letter 'u' at the end of masculine words. Piens -> Pienu, Cukurs -> Cukuru.
Ordering like a local
If you want to sound like a local in a trendy Riga cafe, just say 'Vienu mazo balto' (One small white [coffee]).
意味
Specifying a preference for drinks.
The 'U' Rule
Remember that 'ar' is a magnet for the letter 'u' at the end of masculine words. Piens -> Pienu, Cukurs -> Cukuru.
Ordering like a local
If you want to sound like a local in a trendy Riga cafe, just say 'Vienu mazo balto' (One small white [coffee]).
Genitive vs Instrumental
Be careful! 'Ar' takes 'pienu' (instrumental), but 'bez' (without) takes 'piena' (genitive).
自分をテスト
Fill in the correct form of 'piens' after the preposition 'ar'.
Es gribu tēju ar ____.
After 'ar', we use the instrumental case, which for 'piens' is 'pienu'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to order coffee with milk?
How do you say 'Coffee with milk, please'?
'Kafiju' is in the accusative (object of the verb 'I want' which is implied), and 'ar pienu' is the correct prepositional phrase.
Complete the dialogue.
Viesmīlis: 'Vai jūs vēlaties melnu kafiju?' Tu: 'Nē, lūdzu ____.'
You are correcting the waiter to say you want it with milk.
Match the Latvian phrase with its English translation.
Match the following:
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練習問題バンク
4 問題Es gribu tēju ar ____.
After 'ar', we use the instrumental case, which for 'piens' is 'pienu'.
How do you say 'Coffee with milk, please'?
'Kafiju' is in the accusative (object of the verb 'I want' which is implied), and 'ar pienu' is the correct prepositional phrase.
Viesmīlis: 'Vai jūs vēlaties melnu kafiju?' Tu: 'Nē, lūdzu ____.'
You are correcting the waiter to say you want it with milk.
左の各項目を右のペアと一致させてください:
Testing vocabulary related to milk preferences.
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よくある質問
8 問Yes! You can say 'pārslas ar pienu' (flakes with milk).
It is always 'ar pienu'. The preposition 'ar' changes the ending.
Say 'ar auzu pienu'.
It's less common than in the UK, but many people still enjoy it, especially with black tea.
It means coffee with cream, which is also very popular in Latvia.
It is neutral. You can use it with anyone.
You can say 'ar daudz piena' (note: 'daudz' changes the case to genitive).
Yes, if the context is clear (e.g., the waiter is holding a coffee pot).
関連フレーズ
bez piena
contrastwithout milk
ar cukuru
similarwith sugar
balta kafija
synonymwhite coffee
piena putas
specialized formmilk foam
krējums
similarcream
