A1 Expression 중립

Kur ir veikals?

Where is the shop?

Asking for the location of a store.

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문화적 배경

Latvians are very proud of their local rye bread (rupjmaize). When you find the 'veikals', look for the bakery section! Most stores in Latvia are open on Sundays, unlike in some Western European countries like Germany. In small towns, the local store is often the social heart of the community where news is exchanged. Plastic bags are not free in Latvian stores; you are encouraged to bring your own 'maisiņš'.

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Look for the signs

In Latvia, grocery stores are often marked with 'Pārtika' (Food) signs even if the store name is different.

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Alcohol hours

Stores in Latvia cannot sell alcohol after 10:00 PM. Don't ask for the 'veikals' for beer late at night!

Asking for the location of a store.

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Look for the signs

In Latvia, grocery stores are often marked with 'Pārtika' (Food) signs even if the store name is different.

⚠️

Alcohol hours

Stores in Latvia cannot sell alcohol after 10:00 PM. Don't ask for the 'veikals' for beer late at night!

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Use 'atrodas'

If you want to sound more like a native, use 'Kur atrodas...' instead of 'Kur ir...' when asking for landmarks.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the missing word to ask 'Where is the store?'

Kur ___ veikals?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: ir

'ir' is the 3rd person form of 'to be' used for 'it' (the store).

Which of these is the most polite way to ask a stranger for a store?

Choose the best option:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Atvainojiet, kur ir veikals?

Adding 'Atvainojiet' (Excuse me) makes the request polite.

Match the Latvian words to their English meanings.

Match the following:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: all

These are the core components of the expanded phrase.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Labdien! ____ ir veikals? B: Labdien! Veikals ir tur.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Kur

'Kur' means 'Where', which fits the context of asking for a location.

🎉 점수: /4

시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the missing word to ask 'Where is the store?' Fill Blank A1

Kur ___ veikals?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: ir

'ir' is the 3rd person form of 'to be' used for 'it' (the store).

Which of these is the most polite way to ask a stranger for a store? Choose A1

Choose the best option:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Atvainojiet, kur ir veikals?

Adding 'Atvainojiet' (Excuse me) makes the request polite.

Match the Latvian words to their English meanings. Match A1

왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: all

These are the core components of the expanded phrase.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: Labdien! ____ ir veikals? B: Labdien! Veikals ir tur.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Kur

'Kur' means 'Where', which fits the context of asking for a location.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

4 질문

Yes, the plural is 'veikali'. So you would say 'Kur ir veikali?'. Note that 'ir' stays the same!

It is masculine, ending in '-s'. This is important if you add adjectives (e.g., 'liels veikals').

Yes, but 'tirdzniecības centrs' is more specific for a large mall. 'Veikals' usually refers to a single shop.

Say 'Kur ir tuvākais veikals?'. 'Tuvākais' means 'nearest'.

관련 표현

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Kur ir aptieka?

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Where is the pharmacy?

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Kur ir tualete?

similar

Where is the toilet?

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Cik tas maksā?

builds on

How much does it cost?

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Iepirkumu grozs

specialized form

Shopping basket

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