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A1 noun 3 मिनट पढ़ने का समय

skola

इसका अभ्यास करें उदाहरण

§ What does 'skola' mean?

Let's start with a very common and useful word: skola. If you're learning Latvian, this is one you'll hear and use often, especially if you have children, plan to study, or just want to talk about education. Simply put, skola means 'school' in English. It's a noun, just like 'school' is a noun.

DEFINITION: school

You use skola in Latvian pretty much the same way you use 'school' in English. It refers to an institution where children or adults go to learn. This can be anything from a primary school to a secondary school. You'll encounter it in everyday conversations, news, and official documents.

Mana māsa iet skolā.

This sentence means: 'My sister goes to school.' Notice the ending 'ā' on skolā. We'll get into why that changes later, but for now, just know that Latvian words often change their endings depending on their role in the sentence. This is called declension, and it's a key part of Latvian grammar.

§ When do people use 'skola'?

You'll use skola in many situations. Here are some common examples:

Talking about where children learn: This is the most obvious use. If you have kids, or are talking about someone else's kids, you'll definitely use skola.
Discussing your own education: If you're studying or have studied, you can talk about your skola.
Asking for directions: If you need to find a school, you'll ask for 'skola'.
In news or official contexts: You'll see this word frequently in articles about education, school events, or government policies related to schools.

Think of it as the general term for 'school'. It's not usually used for universities (which have their own words like universitāte or augstskola), but for everything up to that level, skola is your go-to word.

Cikos sākas skola?

This translates to: 'What time does school start?' Here, skola is in its basic form because it's the subject of the sentence.

Viņš strādā skolā par skolotāju.

Meaning: 'He works at school as a teacher.' Again, you see the 'ā' ending for 'at school'. Don't worry too much about memorizing all the endings right now. Just get a feel for how the word changes. The most important thing is to recognize skola as 'school'.

Understanding skola is a great first step in building your Latvian vocabulary. It's a foundational word that opens up many conversations about daily life and education. Keep practicing these examples, and you'll be using skola like a local in no time!

How Formal Is It?

औपचारिक

"Skola nodrošina kvalitatīvu izglītību jauniešiem. (The school provides quality education for young people.)"

तटस्थ

"Mana skola atrodas pilsētas centrā. (My school is located in the city center.)"

अनौपचारिक

"Pēc skolas iesim uz kino. (After school, we'll go to the cinema.)"

Child friendly

"Man patīk iet uz skolu! (I like going to school!)"

बोलचाल

"Pabeidzu skolu, dabūju diplomu. (Finished school, got a diploma.)"

ज़रूरी व्याकरण

Nouns in Latvian have genders (masculine or feminine). 'Skola' is a feminine noun.

Tā ir mana skola. (That is my school.)

Latvian nouns decline, meaning their endings change depending on their grammatical case. The nominative singular form is 'skola'.

Es eju uz skolu. (I go to school.)

When referring to 'school' as a place you attend, the preposition 'uz' (to/to the) is often used, followed by the accusative case.

Bērni iet uz skolu. (Children go to school.)

The genitive case of 'skola' is 'skolas', often used to show possession or when talking about something belonging to the school.

Skolas direktors. (The school's director.)

Adjectives describing 'skola' will also be feminine and agree in case and number.

Liela skola. (A big school.)

स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण

Viņš apmeklēja skolu, kas specializējās dabaszinātnēs, un tieši tur viņš attīstīja savu interesi par bioloģiju.

He attended a school that specialized in natural sciences, and it was there he developed his interest in biology.

Pēc skolas beigšanas, daudzi jaunieši saskaras ar grūtu izvēli – turpināt studijas universitātē vai meklēt darbu.

After finishing school, many young people face a difficult choice – to continue studies at university or look for work.

Skolas direktors uzsvēra, ka mūsdienu izglītības sistēmai jābūt elastīgai un jāpielāgojas studentu individuālajām vajadzībām.

The school director emphasized that the modern education system must be flexible and adapt to students' individual needs.

Lai gan viņa skolas gadi bija sarežģīti, tie tomēr iemācīja viņai neatlaidību un pašdisciplīnu.

Although her school years were difficult, they still taught her perseverance and self-discipline.

Pašvaldība piešķīra ievērojamus līdzekļus skolas ēkas renovācijai, lai nodrošinātu labākus mācību apstākļus.

The municipality allocated significant funds for the renovation of the school building to ensure better learning conditions.

Bērni bija sajūsmā par jauno skolas sporta zāli, kurā varēja nodarboties ar dažādām aktivitātēm arī sliktos laikapstākļos.

The children were thrilled about the new school gym, where they could engage in various activities even in bad weather.

Lai efektīvi sagatavotos iestājeksāmeniem, viņa pavadīja daudzas stundas bibliotēkā, lasot mācību grāmatas un atkārtojot skolas vielu.

To effectively prepare for entrance exams, she spent many hours in the library, reading textbooks and reviewing school material.

Vecāki aktīvi iesaistījās skolas dzīvē, organizējot pasākumus un atbalstot skolotājus dažādos projektos.

Parents actively participated in school life, organizing events and supporting teachers in various projects.

अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है

skola vs koledža

Higher education institution, not a primary/secondary school.

skola vs universitāte

Higher education institution, distinct from 'skola'.

skola vs burtnīca

A notebook for writing, not a book to read.

आसानी से भ्रमित होने वाले

skola vs skola

Often confused with 'koledža' (college) or 'universitāte' (university) by English speakers due to the broader use of 'school' in English.

'Skola' specifically refers to a primary or secondary educational institution. 'Koledža' and 'universitāte' are for higher education.

Es eju uz skolu katru dienu. (I go to school every day.)

skola vs klase

Can mean 'class' as in a group of students, or 'classroom' as in the physical room. English speakers might default to only one meaning.

Context usually makes it clear. If talking about people, it's the group. If talking about a location, it's the room.

Mums ir liela klase. (We have a big class.) / Mēs esam klasē. (We are in the classroom.)

skola vs mācīties

Can mean 'to study' or 'to learn'. English speakers often use 'study' for academic work and 'learn' for acquiring skills, but Latvian uses 'mācīties' for both.

No direct equivalent split like in English. Use 'mācīties' for both learning new things and studying for exams.

Es mācos latviešu valodu. (I am learning Latvian.) / Man vajag mācīties eksāmenam. (I need to study for the exam.)

skola vs grāmata

A straightforward word, but sometimes confused with 'burtnīca' (notebook) or 'žurnāls' (magazine) because all are paper-based.

'Grāmata' is a book, usually bound and with a coherent narrative or informational content. 'Burtnīca' is for writing in, 'žurnāls' is a periodical.

Man patīk lasīt grāmatas. (I like to read books.)

skola vs skolotājs/skolotāja

The gendered forms can be confusing for English speakers who are used to a single word 'teacher'.

'Skolotājs' is a male teacher, 'skolotāja' is a female teacher. You need to use the correct gendered form.

Viņš ir labs skolotājs. (He is a good teacher.) / Viņa ir mana skolotāja. (She is my teacher.)