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Iet taisni

Go straight

意味

Giving or following directions.

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文化的背景

Latvians are very literal. If they say 'iet taisni', they expect you to stay on that exact street, even if it has a slight bend. They won't mention the bend unless it's a major turn. In the medieval Old Town, 'straight' is a suggestion. Streets are narrow and winding. 'Iet taisni' here often means 'don't turn into any side alleys'. Latvians have a strong connection to forests. Directions in the woods often rely on 'iet taisni' between specific trees or landmarks, reflecting a high level of environmental awareness. Latvia has one of the fastest internet speeds in the world and a high tech-adoption rate. Using 'iet taisni' in the context of apps like Waze or Bolt is part of daily modern life.

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The 'Jūs' Rule

Always use 'Ejiet' (formal) when asking strangers for directions. It's much more polite.

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Don't 'Iet' in a Car

If you tell a taxi driver 'Ejiet taisni', he will think you want him to get out and walk. Say 'Brauciet taisni'.

意味

Giving or following directions.

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The 'Jūs' Rule

Always use 'Ejiet' (formal) when asking strangers for directions. It's much more polite.

⚠️

Don't 'Iet' in a Car

If you tell a taxi driver 'Ejiet taisni', he will think you want him to get out and walk. Say 'Brauciet taisni'.

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Add 'uz priekšu'

Adding 'uz priekšu' (forward) makes you sound very natural: 'Ejiet taisni uz priekšu'.

自分をテスト

Fill in the correct form of the verb 'iet' for a formal situation.

Atvainojiet, lūdzu, _______ taisni līdz muzejam!

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ejiet

'Ejiet' is the formal imperative form used with 'Jūs' or when being polite.

Which phrase means 'Go straight' when you are driving a car?

Kā jāsaka, ja tu brauc ar mašīnu?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Braukt taisni

'Braukt' is used for any form of transport with wheels.

Match the Latvian direction with its English translation.

Directions Match

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Iet taisni:Go straight, Pa labi:To the right, Pa kreisi:To the left, Atpakaļ:Back

These are the four basic cardinal directions for navigation.

Complete the dialogue with the most natural phrase.

A: Kur ir parks? B: _________ garām skolai, tad pa kreisi.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Ejiet taisni

'Ejiet taisni' is the standard way to start directions.

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4 問題
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'iet' for a formal situation. Fill Blank A1

Atvainojiet, lūdzu, _______ taisni līdz muzejam!

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ejiet

'Ejiet' is the formal imperative form used with 'Jūs' or when being polite.

Which phrase means 'Go straight' when you are driving a car? Choose A1

Kā jāsaka, ja tu brauc ar mašīnu?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Braukt taisni

'Braukt' is used for any form of transport with wheels.

Match the Latvian direction with its English translation. Match A1

左の各項目を右のペアと一致させてください:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Iet taisni:Go straight, Pa labi:To the right, Pa kreisi:To the left, Atpakaļ:Back

These are the four basic cardinal directions for navigation.

Complete the dialogue with the most natural phrase. dialogue_completion A2

A: Kur ir parks? B: _________ garām skolai, tad pa kreisi.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Ejiet taisni

'Ejiet taisni' is the standard way to start directions.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

10 問

Technically no, use 'braukt taisni' for vehicles.

'Taisni' means straight (no turns), 'uz priekšu' means forward. You can go forward while turning, but you can't go straight while turning.

Use the plural form: 'Ejiet taisni!'

Yes, 'pa taisno' is a slangy way to say 'directly' or 'without delay'.

Yes, in contexts like 'taisni tā' (exactly so) or 'taisni tagad' (just now).

To a stranger, yes. Add 'Lūdzu' (please) and use 'Ejiet'.

Ejiet taisni pāri tiltam.

If you stay on the same road, Latvians still say 'iet taisni'.

Etymologically, yes. The root refers to things being 'right' or 'ordered'.

No, for hair use 'taisni mati', but the verb 'iet' wouldn't be used.

関連フレーズ

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nogriezties pa labi

similar

to turn right

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iet atpakaļ

contrast

to go back

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iet taisni uz priekšu

builds on

to go straight forward

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taisni tā

specialized form

exactly so

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