मतलब
Closing something like a door or box.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
Latvians are very sensitive to 'caurvējš' (drafts). Closing windows is often a point of social negotiation in public transport. In Latvia, 'taisīt ciet' for a shop means service stops immediately. There is no 'soft' closing time. Closing the 'vārti' (gates) is a sign of security and being 'at home'. An open gate often signifies someone is welcome or expected. Despite having formal words, Latvians use 'taisīt ciet' for browser tabs and apps, reflecting a practical, physical mental model of technology.
The 'Draft' Rule
If you see a Latvian looking uncomfortable near a window, just say 'Es taisīšu ciet'—you will immediately make a friend.
The Mouth Trap
Never say 'Taisi muti ciet' unless you are looking for a fight. It is very aggressive.
मतलब
Closing something like a door or box.
The 'Draft' Rule
If you see a Latvian looking uncomfortable near a window, just say 'Es taisīšu ciet'—you will immediately make a friend.
The Mouth Trap
Never say 'Taisi muti ciet' unless you are looking for a fight. It is very aggressive.
The 'Aiz-' Shortcut
If you forget 'ciet', just use 'aiztaisīt'. It means the same thing and is one word less to remember!
खुद को परखो
Fill in the correct form of 'taisīt' in the present tense.
Mēs ______ ciet logu, jo ir auksti.
The subject is 'Mēs' (We), so the verb ending must be '-ām'.
Which object can you 'taisīt ciet'?
Izvēlies pareizo objektu:
You close a bag (soma). You turn off light (gaisma), sign a contract (līgums), and turn off water (ūdens).
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ārā līst lietus! B: Ak vai! Es tūlīt ______ ______ logu.
The speaker is saying they will do it 'right now' (future intent), so 'taisīšu' is best.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are leaving a shop at 10 PM.
This is the standard way to announce a shop is closing.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
What can you 'taisīt ciet'?
Home
- • Logs (Window)
- • Durvis (Door)
- • Skapis (Cupboard)
Personal
- • Soma (Bag)
- • Jaka (Jacket)
- • Grāmata (Book)
अभ्यास बैंक
4 अभ्यासMēs ______ ciet logu, jo ir auksti.
The subject is 'Mēs' (We), so the verb ending must be '-ām'.
Izvēlies pareizo objektu:
You close a bag (soma). You turn off light (gaisma), sign a contract (līgums), and turn off water (ūdens).
A: Ārā līst lietus! B: Ak vai! Es tūlīt ______ ______ logu.
The speaker is saying they will do it 'right now' (future intent), so 'taisīšu' is best.
Situation: You are leaving a shop at 10 PM.
This is the standard way to announce a shop is closing.
🎉 स्कोर: /4
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
10 सवालIt's better to use 'aizvērt acis'. 'Taisīt ciet acis' is understandable but sounds a bit mechanical.
'Taisīt ciet' is everyday and spoken; 'aizvērt' is more formal and written.
It is always 'ciet'. 'Cieti' is the plural form of the adjective 'hard' and is not used here.
You say 'Veikals ir ciet'. You use the state 'ir ciet' rather than the verb.
Yes, 'taisi ciet grāmatu' is very common.
No, if you are closing a shop or if there is a draft, it's a normal command.
It is a 3rd conjugation verb, which means it's very regular.
Yes, it works for zippers, buttons, and velcro.
Yes, 'ciets' is hard. 'Ciet' is the adverbial form used in this phrase.
No, use 'slēgt kontu'.
संबंधित मुहावरे
aiztaisīt
synonymTo close (more emphatic)
aizvērt
synonymTo shut/close
aizslēgt
specialized formTo lock
vērt ciet
similarTo be in the process of closing
taisīt vaļā
contrastTo open
