मतलब
Asking for the definition or explanation of something.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
Latvians are very proud of their unique 'zīmes' (symbols). If you ask 'Ko tas nozīmē?' about a pattern on a mitten, you might get a long story about ancient gods. In Latvian internet culture, 'Ko tas nozīmē?' is often used in forums like 'Cālis.lv' to discuss confusing government regulations or new slang. In 'Dainas' (folk songs), meaning is often hidden in metaphors about nature. Asking for meaning is a way of connecting with the 'hidden' world. Latvian business culture is becoming more Westernized, but 'Ko tas nozīmē?' is still used to ensure everyone is on the same page during contracts.
Point and Ask
If you don't know the word for an object, point at it and say 'Ko tas nozīmē?'. It's the fastest way to learn nouns.
Don't use 'Kas'
Avoid saying 'Kas tas nozīmē?'. It's the most common beginner mistake and sounds very 'foreign'.
मतलब
Asking for the definition or explanation of something.
Point and Ask
If you don't know the word for an object, point at it and say 'Ko tas nozīmē?'. It's the fastest way to learn nouns.
Don't use 'Kas'
Avoid saying 'Kas tas nozīmē?'. It's the most common beginner mistake and sounds very 'foreign'.
Be Patient
Latvians might give you a very long, grammatical explanation. Listen for the English equivalent!
खुद को परखो
Choose the correct Latvian translation for 'What does that mean?'
How do you ask for a definition?
We use 'Ko' (Accusative) and the conjugated verb 'nozīmē'.
Fill in the missing word.
Ko _____ 'paldies'?
When asking for the meaning of a word, 'nozīmē' is the correct verb.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Šis ir 'dzintars'. B: Atvainojiet, ________?
B is asking for the definition of the new word 'dzintars' (amber).
Match the phrase to the situation.
You see a sign you don't understand.
'Ko tas nozīmē?' is used to ask about the meaning of signs.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासHow do you ask for a definition?
We use 'Ko' (Accusative) and the conjugated verb 'nozīmē'.
Ko _____ 'paldies'?
When asking for the meaning of a word, 'nozīmē' is the correct verb.
A: Šis ir 'dzintars'. B: Atvainojiet, ________?
B is asking for the definition of the new word 'dzintars' (amber).
You see a sign you don't understand.
'Ko tas nozīmē?' is used to ask about the meaning of signs.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालNo, you cannot ask 'Ko viņš nozīmē?' to mean 'Who is he?'. Use 'Kas viņš ir?'. You can only use it for people if you mean 'What is his significance/importance?'.
Both are correct, but 'Ko tas nozīmē' is much more common and natural.
Say: 'Ko tas nozīmē angliski?'
Because 'what' is the object of the verb 'to mean'. In Latvian, objects take the accusative case (Ko).
Yes! If something strange happens, you can ask 'Ko tas nozīmē?' to ask for an explanation of the event.
Not really, but in very informal speech, people might just say 'Nozīmē?' while pointing, though it's not recommended for learners.
'Ko tas nozīmēja?' (What did that mean?)
'Ko tas nozīmēs?' (What will that mean?)
No, in the 3rd person, Latvian verbs are the same for singular (tas) and plural (tie/tās).
Yes, it is perfectly polite and neutral.
संबंधित मुहावरे
Kas tas ir?
similarWhat is that?
Ko tu teici?
builds onWhat did you say?
Es nesaprotu.
similarI don't understand.
Paskaidrojiet, lūdzu.
specialized formExplain, please.
