뜻
Using time inefficiently.
문화적 배경
Latvians have a saying 'Laiks ir nauda' (Time is money), but the emotional weight of 'zaudēt laiku' is often more about 'darba tikums' (work ethic) than just financial loss. In the Baltics, winter days are very short. Historically, 'losing time' during the few hours of daylight was a serious matter, which influenced the language's urgency. Latvia has high tech-literacy. 'Zaudēt laiku' is now frequently used in discussions about 'ekrāna laiks' (screen time) and digital well-being. In Latvian business, being 5 minutes early is 'on time.' If you are late, you are seen as making others 'zaudēt laiku,' which is a major sign of disrespect.
The 'u' ending
Always remember the 'u' at the end of 'laiku'. It's the most common mistake for beginners!
Don't use 'pazaudēt'
Even though 'pazaudēt' also means 'to lose', it's only for physical objects. Stick to 'zaudēt' for time.
뜻
Using time inefficiently.
The 'u' ending
Always remember the 'u' at the end of 'laiku'. It's the most common mistake for beginners!
Don't use 'pazaudēt'
Even though 'pazaudēt' also means 'to lose', it's only for physical objects. Stick to 'zaudēt' for time.
Add 'dārgo'
To sound more native and dramatic, add 'dārgo' (precious): 'Mēs zaudējam dārgo laiku!'
셀프 테스트
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'zaudēt'.
Mēs šodien __________ (present tense) pārāk daudz laika.
'Mēs' (we) requires the ending '-jam' in the present tense.
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the most natural sentence:
'Zaudēju' is the correct verb for abstract loss, and 'laiku' is the correct accusative form.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are in a boring meeting that has no purpose. What do you say?
This expresses the frustration of inefficiency in a group setting.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Vai tu pabeidzi darbu? B: Nē, es __________ laiku, skatoties TV.
The context of watching TV instead of working implies wasting time.
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시각 학습 자료
Zaudēt vs. Kavēt
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Mēs šodien __________ (present tense) pārāk daudz laika.
'Mēs' (we) requires the ending '-jam' in the present tense.
Choose the most natural sentence:
'Zaudēju' is the correct verb for abstract loss, and 'laiku' is the correct accusative form.
You are in a boring meeting that has no purpose. What do you say?
This expresses the frustration of inefficiency in a group setting.
A: Vai tu pabeidzi darbu? B: Nē, es __________ laiku, skatoties TV.
The context of watching TV instead of working implies wasting time.
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자주 묻는 질문
10 질문No, you should say 'Es kavēju' or 'Es nokavēju'. 'Zaudēt laiku' is about the quality of time spent, not the arrival time.
It depends. Saying 'Mēs zaudējam laiku' is a neutral observation. Saying 'Tu tērē manu laiku' is very rude.
'Zaudēt' is 'to lose' (implies total loss), while 'tērēt' is 'to spend' (can be neutral or negative).
You can say 'laika tērēšana' or 'velti tērēts laiks'.
Yes, very frequently to discuss efficiency and project deadlines.
You use 'zaudēt' for games (Es zaudēju spēli), but that's not 'zaudēt laiku'.
'Ietaupīt laiku' (to save time) or 'lietderīgi izmantot laiku' (to use time usefully).
No, Latvian does not have articles like 'the' or 'a'.
Yes, if you want to emphasize that it is *your* time being wasted.
Yes, many Latvian pop and rock songs use it to talk about regret or fleeting youth.
관련 표현
tērēt laiku
synonymTo spend/waste time
nosist laiku
similarTo kill time
kavēt laiku
similarTo pass time / be late
izniekot laiku
specialized formTo squander time
taupīt laiku
contrastTo save time
