Bedeutung
Expressing an intent to purchase.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Latvian markets, it is common to point at the specific item you want while saying this phrase, as items are often not pre-packaged. Latvians appreciate when foreigners try to speak the language, even if it's just a simple phrase like this. It shows respect for the local culture. The 'Centraltirgus' (Central Market) in Riga is one of the largest in Europe. Using this phrase there is essential for navigating the hundreds of stalls. When buying handmade crafts, using a polite tone with 'gribētu' (would like) is often seen as more appreciative of the artist's work.
Add 'Lūdzu'
Always add 'lūdzu' (please) at the end to sound more polite: 'Es gribu pirkt šo, lūdzu.'
The 'Šo' Rule
Never say 'pirkt šis'. It marks you as a beginner immediately. Always use 'šo'.
Bedeutung
Expressing an intent to purchase.
Add 'Lūdzu'
Always add 'lūdzu' (please) at the end to sound more polite: 'Es gribu pirkt šo, lūdzu.'
The 'Šo' Rule
Never say 'pirkt šis'. It marks you as a beginner immediately. Always use 'šo'.
Use 'Gribētu'
If you want to sound like a more advanced speaker, use 'Es gribētu pirkt šo' (I would like to buy this).
Market Etiquette
In markets, it's okay to ask 'Vai var pagaršot?' (Can I taste?) before saying 'Es gribu pirkt šo'.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word to say 'I want to buy this'.
Es gribu ______ šo.
After the verb 'gribu', you must use the infinitive form 'pirkt'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct way to say 'I want to buy this'.
'Šo' is the correct accusative form for the object 'this'.
Complete the dialogue at the market.
Pārdevējs: Labdien! Ko jūs vēlētos? Pircējs: Labdien! ______ pirkt šo sieru.
'Es gribu' (I want) is the correct way to express your desire to buy.
Match the phrase to the most likely situation.
Phrase: 'Es gribu pirkt šo.'
This phrase is used for commercial transactions.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenEs gribu ______ šo.
After the verb 'gribu', you must use the infinitive form 'pirkt'.
Choose the correct way to say 'I want to buy this'.
'Šo' is the correct accusative form for the object 'this'.
Pārdevējs: Labdien! Ko jūs vēlētos? Pircējs: Labdien! ______ pirkt šo sieru.
'Es gribu' (I want) is the correct way to express your desire to buy.
Phrase: 'Es gribu pirkt šo.'
This phrase is used for commercial transactions.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, in casual settings like a market, 'Gribu šo' (Want this) is perfectly fine and very common.
No, 'iegādāties' is a more formal version, often used in official documents or high-end stores.
Because 'this' is the object of the verb. In Latvian, objects take the accusative case, and the accusative of 'šis' is 'šo'.
No! That's the great thing about 'šo'—it's the same for both masculine and feminine in the singular accusative.
You would say 'Es gribu pirkt šos' (masculine) or 'Es gribu pirkt šīs' (feminine).
It's not rude, but 'Es gribētu' is more polite. It's like the difference between 'I want' and 'I would like'.
Technically yes, but for a house, you would more likely say 'Es vēlos pirkt šo īpašumu'.
Say 'Es gribu pirkt divus šādus' (I want to buy two such as these).
Simply add 'ne-': 'Es negribu pirkt šo.'
Mostly, but 'Es gribu pirkt šo' is the most natural. 'Šo es gribu pirkt' is used for emphasis.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Cik tas maksā?
similarHow much does it cost?
Es ņemšu šo.
synonymI will take this.
Vai es varu samaksāt?
builds onCan I pay?
Tas ir par dārgu.
contrastThat is too expensive.
Es tikai skatos.
contrastI am just looking.
