A1 Expression 중립

Man garšo.

I like the taste.

Expressing that food or drink is tasty.

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문화적 배경

Latvians are very proud of their 'Rupjmaize' (dark rye bread). Saying 'Man garšo rupjmaize' is a sign of cultural integration. During the summer solstice (Jāņi), it is customary to eat caraway cheese. You will often hear 'Vai tev garšo Jāņu siers?' Foraging for mushrooms is a national pastime. Complimenting someone's mushroom sauce with 'Man garšo' is highly valued. Latvians often express dislike for food very softly. Instead of 'Man negaršo', they might say 'Tas nav priekš manis' (That's not for me).

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The 'Very' Trick

Always add 'ļoti' (very) when a Latvian host cooks for you. 'Man ļoti garšo' is the standard polite response.

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Case Alert

Don't put the food in the accusative case. It's 'Man garšo pica' (Nominative), not 'picu'.

Expressing that food or drink is tasty.

🎯

The 'Very' Trick

Always add 'ļoti' (very) when a Latvian host cooks for you. 'Man ļoti garšo' is the standard polite response.

⚠️

Case Alert

Don't put the food in the accusative case. It's 'Man garšo pica' (Nominative), not 'picu'.

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Honesty

Latvians are generally honest about food. If you don't like something, it's okay to say 'Man šis īsti negaršo'.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the correct dative form of 'Es' (I).

____ garšo saldējums.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Man

The phrase 'garšo' requires the dative case 'Man'.

Which sentence is correct for 'I like the pizza'?

Select the correct Latvian translation:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Man garšo pica.

While 'Man patīk pica' is technically okay, 'Man garšo pica' is the specific way to say you like the taste.

Match the Latvian to the English.

Match the following:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: all

These are the basic variations of the phrase.

Complete the dialogue.

Anna: 'Vai tev garšo šī kūka?' Juris: 'Jā, ____ ____ garšo!'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: man ļoti

Juris is confirming he likes the cake using the dative 'man'.

🎉 점수: /4

시각 학습 자료

Garšo vs. Patīk

Garšo (Food/Drink)
Siers Cheese
Alus Beer
Patīk (Everything else)
Mūzika Music
Sports Sports

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the correct dative form of 'Es' (I). Fill Blank A1

____ garšo saldējums.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Man

The phrase 'garšo' requires the dative case 'Man'.

Which sentence is correct for 'I like the pizza'? Choose A1

Select the correct Latvian translation:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Man garšo pica.

While 'Man patīk pica' is technically okay, 'Man garšo pica' is the specific way to say you like the taste.

Match the Latvian to the English. Match A1

왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: all

These are the basic variations of the phrase.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

Anna: 'Vai tev garšo šī kūka?' Juris: 'Jā, ____ ____ garšo!'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: man ļoti

Juris is confirming he likes the cake using the dative 'man'.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

Yes! It is used for both food and drinks. 'Man garšo tēja' is perfectly correct.

'Garšo' is a verb (it tastes good to me), while 'garšīgs' is an adjective (tasty).

Use 'Man garšoja'. For example: 'Man garšoja vakariņas' (I liked the dinner).

Yes, but that means 'I like to eat' (the activity), not that a specific food tastes good.

Yes, it is perfectly neutral and polite for any setting.

Because Latvian uses the dative case for feelings and sensory experiences that happen to a person.

Simply say 'Vai tev garšo?'

No, for smells you would use 'Man patīk šī smarža'.

The verb stays 'garšo'. 'Man garšo āboli un bumbieri'.

Not really for the verb, but you can say 'Garšīgi!' or 'Labi!' while eating.

관련 표현

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Man patīk

similar

I like (general)

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Garšīgi

specialized form

Tastily / Delicious

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Pagaršot

builds on

To taste / To try

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Gards

synonym

Delicious

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