Significado
Sign indicating a business is not operating.
Contexto cultural
During the Midsummer festival (Jāņi), almost every 'Slēgts' sign in the country is up. It is the one time of year when even 24-hour supermarkets might close. Latvian shopkeepers are very punctual. If a sign says they are slēgts at 18:00, they will often lock the door at 17:59. Older generations might associate 'Slēgts' with 'Sanitārā diena' (Sanitary Day), a monthly day where shops closed for deep cleaning, often used as a day off for staff. Latvia is very tech-savvy; 'Slēgts' is now frequently seen on QR code menus or digital kiosks when a service is unavailable.
Look for the 'ē'
The long 'ē' is crucial. Without it, the word sounds completely different and might not be understood.
Gender Matters
Always check if you are talking about a 'veikals' (masc) or 'aptieka' (fem) to get the ending right.
Significado
Sign indicating a business is not operating.
Look for the 'ē'
The long 'ē' is crucial. Without it, the word sounds completely different and might not be understood.
Gender Matters
Always check if you are talking about a 'veikals' (masc) or 'aptieka' (fem) to get the ending right.
The 'Ciet' Shortcut
If you forget 'slēgts' while speaking, just say 'ciet'. Every Latvian will understand you perfectly.
Lunch Breaks
If you see 'Slēgts' in the middle of the day, look for smaller text indicating a lunch break (pusdienas pārtraukums).
Ponte a prueba
Choose the correct form for a feminine noun: 'Aptieka ir...'
Aptieka ir ____.
'Aptieka' is a feminine singular noun, so the ending must be '-ta'.
Fill in the missing word for 'Closed for repairs'.
Slēgts ____ remontu.
The preposition 'uz' is used to indicate the reason for a temporary closure.
Match the sign to the situation.
Which sign would you see on a road during construction?
'Ceļš' means road, so 'Ceļš slēgts' is the correct traffic sign.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Vai mēs varam iet iekšā? B: Nē, muzejs ir ____.
If you cannot go in, the museum is closed (slēgts).
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Ayudas visuales
Where you will see 'Slēgts'
Physical
- • Veikals
- • Aptieka
- • Birojs
Infrastructure
- • Ceļš
- • Tilts
- • Parks
Digital
- • Reģistrācija
- • Konts
- • Grupa
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosAptieka ir ____.
'Aptieka' is a feminine singular noun, so the ending must be '-ta'.
Slēgts ____ remontu.
The preposition 'uz' is used to indicate the reason for a temporary closure.
Which sign would you see on a road during construction?
'Ceļš' means road, so 'Ceļš slēgts' is the correct traffic sign.
A: Vai mēs varam iet iekšā? B: Nē, muzejs ir ____.
If you cannot go in, the museum is closed (slēgts).
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Preguntas frecuentes
12 preguntas'Slēgts' is formal and used on signs. 'Ciet' is informal and used in spoken language.
No, use 'aizvērtas acis'. 'Slēgtas acis' sounds like they are locked shut.
You say 'Veikals ir slēgts uz svētkiem'.
It is a past passive participle, which functions like an adjective in these sentences.
It means 'Closed for repairs'.
Because Latvian adjectives and participles must match the gender of the noun. 'Aptieka' (pharmacy) is feminine, so it's 'slēgta'.
Yes: 'slēgti' (masculine plural) and 'slēgtas' (feminine plural).
Yes, it often implies the door is physically locked.
It is pronounced like a 'k' because it comes before the voiceless 't'.
A private or 'closed' event where only invited guests can enter.
No, use 'aizvērta grāmata'.
The opposite is 'Atvērts' (Open).
Frases relacionadas
Ciet
synonymClosed (informal)
Atvērts
contrastOpen
Aizvērts
similarShut
Noslēgts
specialized formConcluded/Isolated
Pārtraukums
builds onBreak
