Signification
Asking for the way out.
Contexte culturel
In Latvian public buildings, 'Izeja' signs are almost always green with white text or a white pictogram of a running man, following EU standards. Latvians value personal space. When asking for the exit, it's polite to keep a bit of distance and start with 'Atvainojiet'. In older buildings in Riga, the 'izeja' might be through a heavy wooden door that looks like a wall. Don't be afraid to push! During the 'Staro Rīga' light festival, 'izeja' and 'ieeja' routes are strictly marked to manage crowds.
Look Up
In Latvia, exit signs are often high up near the ceiling.
Ieeja vs Izeja
Double check the first two letters so you don't walk into a closet!
Signification
Asking for the way out.
Look Up
In Latvia, exit signs are often high up near the ceiling.
Ieeja vs Izeja
Double check the first two letters so you don't walk into a closet!
Politeness
Always start with 'Atvainojiet' (Excuse me) when asking a stranger.
Gestures
Latvians will often point clearly with their whole hand to show you the way.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to ask for the exit.
Kur ___ izeja?
'ir' is the 3rd person form of 'to be', required here.
Which word means 'Exit'?
Izvēlieties pareizo vārdu:
'Izeja' is exit, 'Ieeja' is entrance, 'Logs' is window.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Atvainojiet, kur ir izeja? B: Izeja ir ___.
'tur' means 'there', a logical answer to a 'where' question.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are in a cinema and the movie is over.
You need to find your way out after the show.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Public Signage Vocabulary
Navigation
- • Izeja (Exit)
- • Ieeja (Entrance)
- • Kases (Cashiers)
- • Informācija (Information)
Izeja vs. Ieeja
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesKur ___ izeja?
'ir' is the 3rd person form of 'to be', required here.
Izvēlieties pareizo vārdu:
'Izeja' is exit, 'Ieeja' is entrance, 'Logs' is window.
A: Atvainojiet, kur ir izeja? B: Izeja ir ___.
'tur' means 'there', a logical answer to a 'where' question.
You are in a cinema and the movie is over.
You need to find your way out after the show.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, but adding 'Atvainojiet' (Excuse me) at the start makes it much better for strangers.
No, for driving use 'izbrauktuve' or 'nobrauktuve'.
You can ask 'Kur ir galvenā izeja?' (Where is the main exit?).
Use the past tense: 'Kur bija izeja?'.
Yes, 'izeja' or 'izejas dati' is used for data output.
Yes, it becomes 'izejas', but 'ir' stays the same: 'Kur ir izejas?'.
The opposite is 'ieeja' (entrance).
In very casual speech, yes, but 'Kur ir izeja?' is more natural and correct.
Not really, people might just say 'ārā' (out).
Look for a green sign with the word 'IZEJA' or a white running man icon.
Expressions liées
Ieeja
contrastEntrance
Rezerves izeja
specialized formEmergency exit
Iziet ārā
builds onTo go outside
Nākamā pietura
similarNext stop
Taisni uz priekšu
similarStraight ahead
