When you're just starting out with Latvian, words like "pildspalva" are super useful. It's a basic noun, meaning "pen." You'll use it all the time for things like asking to borrow a pen or saying you have one.
Understanding simple nouns and how to use them in basic sentences is a key part of reaching A1 and A2 level Latvian. Just remember the gender – in this case, it's feminine!
When you're first starting out with Latvian, it's really useful to know words for everyday objects. "Pildspalva" is the Latvian word for "pen." It's a feminine noun, so if you were talking about "a pen," you'd use "viena pildspalva." If you're looking for your pen, you might ask, "Kur ir mana pildspalva?" (Where is my pen?)
उच्चारण मार्गदर्शिका
- Pronouncing 'pild' with a long 'i' sound instead of a short 'i'.
- Not emphasizing the second syllable 'SPAL'.
सामान्य शब्द संयोजन
सामान्य वाक्यांश
Man vajag pildspalvu.
I need a pen.
Vai tev ir pildspalva?
Do you have a pen?
Šī ir mana pildspalva.
This is my pen.
Es aizmirsu savu pildspalvu.
I forgot my pen.
Lūdzu, padod man pildspalvu.
Please pass me the pen.
Ar ko tu raksti? Ar pildspalvu.
What are you writing with? With a pen.
Viņam ir jauna pildspalva.
He has a new pen.
Pildspalva ir uz galda.
The pen is on the table.
Es gribu nopirkt pildspalvu.
I want to buy a pen.
Pildspalvai beidzās tinte.
The pen ran out of ink.
मुहावरे और अभिव्यक्तियाँ
"likt aiz auss"
to make a mental note, to keep in mind
Liec to aiz auss, ka man rīt jābūt mājās agri. (Keep in mind that I need to be home early tomorrow.)
neutral"sist plaukstas"
to applaud, to clap hands
Visi sita plaukstas pēc izrādes. (Everyone clapped after the show.)
neutral"dot padomu"
to give advice
Es viņam devu labu padomu. (I gave him good advice.)
neutral"turēt īkšķus"
to cross fingers, to wish good luck
Turēšu īkšķus par tevi eksāmenā. (I'll keep my fingers crossed for you on the exam.)
informal"ņemt par pilnu"
to take seriously
Viņš neko neņem par pilnu. (He doesn't take anything seriously.)
neutral"mest aci"
to cast an eye, to take a quick look
Uzmest aci uz to grāmatu. (Take a quick look at that book.)
informal"sist sviestu"
to talk nonsense, to fool around (literally: to churn butter)
Beidz sist sviestu un sāc strādāt! (Stop messing around and start working!)
informal"stāvēt ar abām kājām uz zemes"
to be realistic, to be down to earth (literally: to stand with both feet on the ground)
Viņa vienmēr stāv ar abām kājām uz zemes. (She always has both feet on the ground.)
neutral"likt roku uz sirds"
to swear on one's heart, to promise sincerely (literally: to put hand on heart)
Es lieku roku uz sirds, ka tas ir patiesība. (I swear on my heart that it's true.)
neutral"palikt bešā"
to be left with nothing, to miss out
Ja tu nepasteigsies, paliksi bešā. (If you don't hurry, you'll be left with nothing.)
informalसुझाव
Easy to Remember: The Pen
Think of pildspalva like a 'fill-pen' – it's a pen that you fill with ink. This can help you remember the word.
Practice Pronunciation: Pildspalva
Say pildspalva out loud a few times. The 'i' is like in 'sit', and 'a' is like in 'father'. Don't forget the 'l' and 'd' sounds.
Use it in a Simple Sentence
Try saying 'Man ir pildspalva.' which means 'I have a pen.' This helps to put the word into context.
Common Question: What is This?
If you want to ask 'What is this?', you'd say 'Kas tas ir?' The answer could be 'Tā ir pildspalva.' (It is a pen.)
Singular vs. Plural
Pildspalva is singular. If you want to say 'pens' (plural), it becomes pildspalvas. Notice the 'a' changes to 'as'.
Gender Matters: Feminine Noun
Pildspalva is a feminine noun, which ends in 'a'. This is important for learning how to use it with adjectives later.
Writing vs. Drawing
While pildspalva is for writing, if you need to say 'pencil', that would be 'zīmulis'.
Listen for it in Latvian
Try to listen to Latvian speakers or watch Latvian videos and see if you can hear the word pildspalva. Context helps a lot.
Associate with an Image
When you think of pildspalva, visualize a pen. Creating a mental image can strengthen your memory.
Don't Confuse with 'Pildspalvas krāsa'
Pildspalvas krāsa literally means 'pen's color', referring to the ink color. Pildspalva itself is just the pen.
असल ज़िंदगी में अभ्यास करें
वास्तविक संदर्भ
At school or office
- Vai jums ir pildspalva? (Do you have a pen?)
- Man vajag pildspalvu. (I need a pen.)
- Aizdodiet man savu pildspalvu, lūdzu. (Lend me your pen, please.)
Buying stationery
- Es vēlos nopirkt pildspalvu. (I want to buy a pen.)
- Cik maksā šī pildspalva? (How much does this pen cost?)
- Kādas krāsas pildspalvas jums ir? (What color pens do you have?)
Describing an object
- Šī ir mana jaunā pildspalva. (This is my new pen.)
- Pildspalva ir uz galda. (The pen is on the table.)
- Man ir zila pildspalva. (I have a blue pen.)
Asking for something to write with
- Vai varu dabūt pildspalvu, lūdzu? (Can I get a pen, please?)
- Man nav ar ko rakstīt. (I don't have anything to write with.)
- Kur ir pildspalva? (Where is the pen?)
Referring to writing instruments in general
- Man patīk rakstīt ar pildspalvu. (I like to write with a pen.)
- Viņš izmanto pildspalvu. (He uses a pen.)
- Pildspalvas ir svarīgas. (Pens are important.)
बातचीत की शुरुआत
"Vai jūs bieži izmantojat pildspalvu? (Do you often use a pen?)"
"Kāda ir jūsu mīļākā pildspalvas krāsa? (What is your favorite pen color?)"
"Vai jūs dodiet priekšroku pildspalvai vai zīmulim? (Do you prefer a pen or a pencil?)"
"Kad pēdējo reizi pirkāt pildspalvu? (When did you last buy a pen?)"
"Vai jums ir kāda īpaša pildspalva? (Do you have a special pen?)"
डायरी विषय
Aprakstiet dienu, kad jums bija nepieciešama pildspalva, bet tās nebija. (Describe a day when you needed a pen but didn't have one.)
Kādas ir jūsu domas par digitālajām pildspalvām? (What are your thoughts on digital pens?)
Uzrakstiet īsu stāstu, kurā galvenais varonis atrod maģisku pildspalvu. (Write a short story where the main character finds a magical pen.)
Kādu pildspalvu jūs vēlētos saņemt dāvanā un kāpēc? (What kind of pen would you like to receive as a gift and why?)
Aprakstiet savu ideālo pildspalvu. Kāda tā izskatītos un justos? (Describe your ideal pen. What would it look and feel like?)
खुद को परखो 30 सवाल
Which of these is a 'pen'?
Pildspalva means pen. The other options are book, table, and chair.
I need a pen to write. How would you say 'pen'?
Pildspalva is the Latvian word for pen. Zīmulis is pencil, papīrs is paper, and šķēres are scissors.
Which word is most similar in meaning to 'rakstāmrīks' (writing tool)?
A pen (pildspalva) is a type of writing tool (rakstāmrīks). The other options are telephone, computer, and car.
A 'pildspalva' is something you use to eat with.
A pildspalva is a pen, which is used for writing, not for eating.
You can write with a 'pildspalva'.
Yes, 'pildspalva' means pen, and pens are used for writing.
The word 'pildspalva' refers to a type of animal.
'Pildspalva' means pen, not an animal.
This sentence means 'I write with a pen.' It follows the standard Latvian sentence structure of Subject-Verb-Prepositional Phrase.
This sentence translates to 'My pen is blue.' 'Mana' (my) precedes the noun it modifies, and 'ir' (is) connects the subject to the adjective.
This is a question asking 'Do you have a pen?' 'Vai' indicates a question, 'tev' means 'to you' (indicating possession), and 'ir' means 'is' or 'have'.
Viņš paņēma ___ un sāka rakstīt svarīgu vēstuli.
The sentence indicates an action of writing a letter, for which a pen ('pildspalva') is the most appropriate tool.
Man ir jāatrod mana sarkanā ___, lai parakstītu šo dokumentu.
To sign a document, a pen ('pildspalva') is necessary. The color 'sarkanā' (red) specifies which pen.
Lūdzu, padodiet man to zilo ___, kas guļ uz galda.
The context implies an object used for writing that is on the table, making 'pildspalvu' (pen) the correct choice.
Pēc ilgas rakstīšanas manai ___ izbeidzās tinte.
Ink running out is a characteristic of a pen ('pildspalvai') after extensive writing.
Skolotāja palūdza studentiem izņemt savas ___ un pierakstīt svarīgu informāciju.
Students use pens ('pildspalvām') to take notes, as requested by the teacher.
Vai tu vari aizdot man savu ___, esmu aizmirsis savējo mājās.
The speaker needs something to write with and is asking to borrow a 'pildspalvu' (pen) because they forgot theirs.
The speaker is asking for clarification about something mentioned earlier regarding a pen found on the table.
The speaker is inquiring about a lost favorite blue pen from school days.
The statement discusses the relevance of a good pen in an office despite digital writing.
Read this aloud:
Es vēlos iegādāties jaunu pildspalvu, kas labi raksta un ir ergonomiska.
Focus: pildspalvu, ergonomiska
तुमने कहा:
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Read this aloud:
Vai jūs varētu man palīdzēt atrast piemērotu pildspalvu dāvanai manam bosam?
Focus: piemērotu, dāvanai
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Read this aloud:
Šī pildspalva ir ļoti gluda rakstīšanā un ilgi kalpo, tāpēc es to iesaku.
Focus: gluda, kalpo, iesaku
तुमने कहा:
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The standard word order in Latvian is Subject-Verb-Object, with adjectives preceding the noun they modify. 'Aizmirsa' (forgot) is the verb, 'Viņš' (He) is the subject, and 'savu jauno pildspalvu' (his new pen) is the object.
This is an interrogative sentence. 'Vai' (interrogative particle) starts the sentence, followed by the subject 'tu' (you) and the verb 'vari aizdot' (can lend). 'Man' (to me) is the indirect object, and 'savu pildspalvu' (your pen) is the direct object. 'Uz brīdi' (for a moment) is an adverbial phrase.
This sentence describes the state of the pen's ink. 'Pildspalvas tinte' (The pen's ink) is the subject. 'Ir gandrīz izlietota' (is almost used up) is the predicate. The second clause 'tā vairs neraksta' (it no longer writes) explains the consequence.
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Easy to Remember: The Pen
Think of pildspalva like a 'fill-pen' – it's a pen that you fill with ink. This can help you remember the word.
Practice Pronunciation: Pildspalva
Say pildspalva out loud a few times. The 'i' is like in 'sit', and 'a' is like in 'father'. Don't forget the 'l' and 'd' sounds.
Use it in a Simple Sentence
Try saying 'Man ir pildspalva.' which means 'I have a pen.' This helps to put the word into context.
Common Question: What is This?
If you want to ask 'What is this?', you'd say 'Kas tas ir?' The answer could be 'Tā ir pildspalva.' (It is a pen.)
