A1 Expression ニュートラル

Esmu laimīgs.

I am happy.

意味

Expressing a state of happiness or contentment.

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文化的背景

The goddess Laima is still a popular name for girls in Latvia, symbolizing the enduring connection to the concept of fate and happiness. In dainas (folk songs), happiness is often described as something that can be 'found' in the morning dew or under a stone, emphasizing its connection to nature. Latvians often use the hashtag #laimīgs when posting photos of mushrooms or berries they've gathered, as foraging is a primary source of national happiness. It is considered very sincere to tell someone 'Esmu laimīgs ar tevi'. It is often a precursor to or a substitute for 'Es tevi mīlu' (I love you).

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Gender Check

Always check your ending! -s for guys, -a for girls. It's the most common mistake for beginners.

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Don't Overuse

If you say 'Esmu laimīgs' ten times a day, Latvians might think you're being insincere. Keep it for the real stuff!

意味

Expressing a state of happiness or contentment.

💡

Gender Check

Always check your ending! -s for guys, -a for girls. It's the most common mistake for beginners.

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Don't Overuse

If you say 'Esmu laimīgs' ten times a day, Latvians might think you're being insincere. Keep it for the real stuff!

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The 'Lucky' Nuance

If you narrowly miss a car crash, say 'Esmu laimīgs!'. It sounds more natural than saying 'I am lucky' in English.

自分をテスト

Choose the correct form for a woman speaking.

Kā sieviete saka 'I am happy'?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Esmu laimīga

Women use the feminine ending '-a'.

Fill in the missing verb.

Es ___ laimīgs par tavu dāvanu.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: esmu

'Esmu' is the 1st person singular form of 'būt' (to be).

Match the phrase to the situation.

Which phrase fits a wedding day best?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Esmu laimīgs

'Laimīgs' is used for deep, significant life events.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Vai tu esi laimīgs jaunajā darbā? B: Jā, ___.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: esmu laimīgs

The answer should match the gender of the question if the speaker is male.

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練習問題バンク

4 問題
Choose the correct form for a woman speaking. Choose A1

Kā sieviete saka 'I am happy'?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Esmu laimīga

Women use the feminine ending '-a'.

Fill in the missing verb. Fill Blank A1

Es ___ laimīgs par tavu dāvanu.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: esmu

'Esmu' is the 1st person singular form of 'būt' (to be).

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A2

Which phrase fits a wedding day best?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Esmu laimīgs

'Laimīgs' is used for deep, significant life events.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: Vai tu esi laimīgs jaunajā darbā? B: Jā, ___.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: esmu laimīgs

The answer should match the gender of the question if the speaker is male.

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よくある質問

5 問

It's better to use 'priecīgs' or 'apmierināts'. 'Laimīgs' is quite strong.

Add 'ļoti' before the adjective: 'Esmu ļoti laimīgs'.

It is neutral. You can use it with friends or in a formal speech.

'Laimīgs' is about happiness/fate; 'veiksmīgs' is about success/luck in a specific task.

Yes! 'Mēs esam laimīgi' (masc/mixed) or 'Mēs esam laimīgas' (all female).

関連フレーズ

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Esmu priecīgs

similar

I am glad/joyful

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Man veicas

similar

I am having luck

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Esmu apmierināts

similar

I am satisfied

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Laimīgu ceļu

specialized form

Safe travels

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Būt septītajās debesīs

idiom

To be in seventh heaven

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