A1 Collocation ニュートラル

Skaļa balss

A loud voice

意味

Describing someone speaking loudly.

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文化的背景

In Latvian folklore, a 'skaļa balss' is often attributed to heroes or strong women in 'dainas'. It signifies vitality. Generally, high volume in public is discouraged. A 'skaļa balss' in a cafe might get you 'the look' from locals. This is the one place where 'skaļa balss' is a requirement. The power of 15,000 voices is a national pride. Farmers are traditionally expected to have a 'skaļa balss' to communicate across fields.

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The 'Indoor Voice' Rule

If you are in Latvia, assume your 'skaļa balss' is 20% too loud for a cafe. Aim for a 'klusa balss' to blend in.

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Gender Trap

Don't say 'skaļš balss'. Even though it ends in -s, it's a girl! Use 'skaļa'.

意味

Describing someone speaking loudly.

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The 'Indoor Voice' Rule

If you are in Latvia, assume your 'skaļa balss' is 20% too loud for a cafe. Aim for a 'klusa balss' to blend in.

⚠️

Gender Trap

Don't say 'skaļš balss'. Even though it ends in -s, it's a girl! Use 'skaļa'.

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Locative is Key

Master 'skaļā balsī' (in a loud voice). It's much more common in storytelling than the nominative.

自分をテスト

Fill in the correct ending for the adjective 'skaļ-'.

Manai māsai ir skaļ___ balss.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: a

Because 'balss' is a feminine nominative singular noun, the adjective must end in '-a'.

Which sentence is grammatically correct for 'speaking in a loud voice'?

Kā pareizi teikt?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Viņš runā skaļā balsī.

The locative case (skaļā balsī) is used to describe the manner or medium of an action.

Match the Latvian phrase with its English meaning.

Savieno pārus!

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: all

These are the primary variations of vocal descriptions.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Kāpēc tu kliedz? B: Piedod, man vienkārši ir _________.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: skaļa balss

The speaker is explaining a personal trait (I have a loud voice).

🎉 スコア: /4

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Types of Voices

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Volume

  • skaļa balss
  • klusa balss

Quality

  • skanīga balss
  • dobja balss

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the correct ending for the adjective 'skaļ-'. Fill Blank A1

Manai māsai ir skaļ___ balss.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: a

Because 'balss' is a feminine nominative singular noun, the adjective must end in '-a'.

Which sentence is grammatically correct for 'speaking in a loud voice'? Choose A2

Kā pareizi teikt?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Viņš runā skaļā balsī.

The locative case (skaļā balsī) is used to describe the manner or medium of an action.

Match the Latvian phrase with its English meaning. Match A2

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: all

These are the primary variations of vocal descriptions.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: Kāpēc tu kliedz? B: Piedod, man vienkārši ir _________.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: skaļa balss

The speaker is explaining a personal trait (I have a loud voice).

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

4 問

Not inherently. It's a neutral description of volume. However, *using* a loud voice in a quiet place is considered rude.

No, use 'skaļš radio'. 'Balss' is only for living beings.

The opposite is 'klusa balss' (quiet voice).

Because 'balss' is a feminine noun of the 6th declension.

関連フレーズ

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skaļi runāt

similar

To speak loudly

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klusā balsī

contrast

In a quiet voice

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skanīga balss

similar

A resonant/sonorous voice

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pacelt balsi

builds on

To raise one's voice

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