豆知識
The Latvian word 'cena' shares roots with words for 'price' or 'value' in many other Indo-European languages, like 'cena' in Russian, 'cennik' (price list) in Polish, and even distantly with 'poena' (penalty) in Latin.
レベル別の例文
Cik ir šīs grāmatas cena?
How much is this book's price?
Veikalā ir laba cena šim pienam.
In the store there is a good price for this milk.
Augstā cena mani nepārsteidza.
The high price didn't surprise me.
Es gribētu zināt, kāda ir cena par šo pakalpojumu.
I would like to know what is the price for this service.
Vai cena ir fiksēta, vai to var apspriest?
Is the price fixed, or can it be discussed?
Šai kleitai ir ļoti pievilcīga cena.
This dress has a very attractive price.
Viņi samazināja cenu, tāpēc es to nopirku.
They reduced the price, so I bought it.
Kāda ir vidējā cena par īri Rīgā?
What is the average price for rent in Riga?
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記憶術
Imagine you're asking, 'What's the **cena** for this item?' It sounds a bit like 'seen a price.' So, 'Have you **seen a** good **cena** lately?'
視覚的連想
Picture a shopping cart overflowing with items, and a big price tag labeled 'CENA' dangling from the front. Or, imagine a cashier holding up an item and saying 'CENA!' as they scan it.
Word Web
チャレンジ
Next time you're shopping, try to mentally (or even physically, if you're brave!) ask 'Kāda ir cena?' for things you see. When you see a price tag, think 'Cena!' Try to use 'dārga cena' and 'lēta cena' to describe things you find expensive or cheap.
語源
Proto-Indo-European *kʷoyneh₂-
元の意味： payment, fine, value
Baltic文化的な背景
In Latvia, understanding 'cena' is very practical for everyday life, especially when shopping at local markets or stores. It's common to ask 'Kāda ir cena?' (What is the price?) or 'Cik maksā...?' (How much does... cost?). Prices are usually clearly marked, but don't be shy to ask if you're unsure.
自分をテスト 12 問
Choose the correct Latvian word for 'price'.
'Cena' means price in Latvian.
Which of these sentences correctly uses 'cena'?
'Kāda ir cena?' translates to 'What is the price?', which is a common and correct use of the word.
If something is 'dārga cena', what does that imply?
'Dārga' means expensive, so 'dārga cena' means expensive price.
The word 'cena' is a verb.
'Cena' is a noun, not a verb. It refers to the cost of something.
If you ask 'Cik maksā?', you are asking about the price.
'Cik maksā?' means 'How much does it cost?', which is a way to ask about the price.
'Lēta cena' means an expensive price.
'Lēta' means cheap, so 'lēta cena' means a cheap price, not an expensive one.
Imagine you're in a Latvian shop and want to ask the price of a souvenir. How would you ask 'What is the price of this?'
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Sample answer
Cik ir šī cena?
You are talking about a product that is very cheap. Write a short sentence saying 'The price is low.'
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Sample answer
Cena ir zema.
You are comparing two items and one is more expensive. Write a sentence stating 'The price is high.'
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Sample answer
Cena ir augsta.
What is the customer asking about?
Read this passage:
Veikalā: Pārdevējs: Labdien! Kā varu palīdzēt? Pircējs: Labdien! Es vēlos šo ābolu. Cik ir tā cena?
What is the customer asking about?
The phrase 'Cik ir tā cena?' directly translates to 'What is its price?', referring to the apple.
The phrase 'Cik ir tā cena?' directly translates to 'What is its price?', referring to the apple.
What did the friend think about the book's price?
Read this passage:
Mans draugs nopirka jaunu grāmatu. Viņš teica: 'Grāmatas cena bija ļoti laba!'
What did the friend think about the book's price?
'Ļoti laba!' in this context implies a good, often low, price for a purchase.
'Ļoti laba!' in this context implies a good, often low, price for a purchase.
Why did the person not buy anything?
Read this passage:
Es gribēju nopirkt dāvanu, bet cenas veikalā bija ļoti dārgas. Es neko nenopirku.
Why did the person not buy anything?
The phrase 'cenas bija ļoti dārgas' means 'the prices were very expensive'.
The phrase 'cenas bija ļoti dārgas' means 'the prices were very expensive'.
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