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A reliable companion
문화적 배경
Latvians often celebrate 'Name Days' (Vārda dienas) more than birthdays. A 'labs draugs' is expected to remember your name day and might even show up uninvited with flowers—a tradition called 'uninvited guests'. The concept of 'draugs' is historically linked to the 'draudze' (congregation/community). In modern times, this reflects a sense of communal loyalty and mutual aid that is central to Latvian social fabric. Latvian folklore (Dainas) contains thousands of verses about friendship, often emphasizing that a 'labs draugs' is worth more than gold or silver. During the Midsummer festival (Jāņi), 'labi draugi' gather around a bonfire, drink beer, and eat caraway cheese. It is the ultimate bonding time for friends.
Gender Agreement
Always check the gender of the person you are talking about. 'Laba draudzene' for women is essential for sounding natural.
Don't Overuse
Don't call everyone a 'draugs'. Latvians value the weight of the word. Use 'paziņa' for casual contacts.
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A reliable companion
Gender Agreement
Always check the gender of the person you are talking about. 'Laba draudzene' for women is essential for sounding natural.
Don't Overuse
Don't call everyone a 'draugs'. Latvians value the weight of the word. Use 'paziņa' for casual contacts.
The Dative Case
When giving something to a friend, use 'labam draugam' (m) or 'labai draudzenei' (f).
Name Days
Mentioning a friend's 'Vārda diena' is a sure way to prove you are a 'labs draugs'.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'labs draugs' or 'laba draudzene'.
Anna ir mana ____.
Since Anna is a female name, we must use the feminine form 'laba draudzene'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
How do you say 'They are good friends'?
'Viņi' is plural masculine/mixed, so we use the plural form 'labi draugi'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are introducing your best male friend to your mother.
'Labs draugs' is the most appropriate term for a close personal friend in this context.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Vai tu pazīsti Jāni? B: Jā, viņš ir mans ____.
The sentence requires the nominative case as it is a predicate nominative.
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시각 학습 자료
Gender Agreement
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Anna ir mana ____.
Since Anna is a female name, we must use the feminine form 'laba draudzene'.
How do you say 'They are good friends'?
'Viņi' is plural masculine/mixed, so we use the plural form 'labi draugi'.
You are introducing your best male friend to your mother.
'Labs draugs' is the most appropriate term for a close personal friend in this context.
A: Vai tu pazīsti Jāni? B: Jā, viņš ir mans ____.
The sentence requires the nominative case as it is a predicate nominative.
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자주 묻는 질문
12 질문It's better to just use 'draugs' for boyfriend. Adding 'labs' makes it sound like you are 'just friends'.
The plural is 'labi draugi' for men/mixed groups and 'labas draudzenes' for women.
No, but it is very informal. Use it with peers, not with your boss or elders.
Use 'labākais draugs' (masculine) or 'labākā draudzene' (feminine).
Yes, in context it can. 'Mans draugs' often means 'my boyfriend', while 'viens mans draugs' means 'a friend of mine'.
An acquaintance. Someone you know but aren't close to.
Only if you actually have a personal friendship with the person. Otherwise, use 'sadarbības partneris'.
It sounds like 'drow-ks'. The 'g' is pronounced like a 'k' at the end of the word.
Yes, 'čoms' is the most common slang for a male friend.
It means 'heart-friend', a very close or soulmate-level friend.
Mēs esam labi draugi.
Yes! A dog is often called 'cilvēka labākais draugs' (man's best friend).
관련 표현
labākais draugs
specialized formbest friend
tuvs draugs
similarclose friend
paziņa
contrastacquaintance
čoms
synonymbuddy/pal
biedrs
similarcomrade/member
sirdsdraugs
specialized formbosom friend / soulmate
