Significado
Nighttime without much light.
Contexto cultural
The folk song 'Tumša nakts, zaļa zāle' is a symbol of national identity. It's often sung to evoke a sense of peace and connection to nature. Reflectors (atstarotāji) are mandatory in Latvia because the 'tumša nakts' in winter is so long and dangerous for pedestrians. Night was traditionally seen as a time when the 'Veļi' (spirits of the dead) might be active, making the 'tumša nakts' a time for staying indoors. In cities like Riga, a 'tumša nakts' is rare due to light pollution, leading to a growing appreciation for 'dark sky' areas in the countryside.
The 6th Declension Trap
Always remember 'nakts' is feminine. If you see an '-s' at the end of a short word, double-check its gender!
Sing it out
If you forget the phrase, just hum the tune of 'Tumša nakts, zaļa zāle'. Most Latvians will join in!
Significado
Nighttime without much light.
The 6th Declension Trap
Always remember 'nakts' is feminine. If you see an '-s' at the end of a short word, double-check its gender!
Sing it out
If you forget the phrase, just hum the tune of 'Tumša nakts, zaļa zāle'. Most Latvians will join in!
Teste-se
Choose the correct form of the adjective for 'nakts'.
Ārā ir ______ nakts.
'Nakts' is a feminine singular noun, so the adjective must be 'tumša'.
Fill in the missing word from the famous folk song.
______ nakts, zaļa zāle, laukā laidu kumeliņu.
This is the opening line of one of Latvia's most famous folk songs.
Match the phrase to the most likely situation.
When would you say 'Ir ļoti tumša nakts'?
The phrase describes a lack of light at night.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Vai tu redzi ceļu? B: Nē, ir pārāk ______ ______.
The context of not seeing the road implies the darkness of the night.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosĀrā ir ______ nakts.
'Nakts' is a feminine singular noun, so the adjective must be 'tumša'.
______ nakts, zaļa zāle, laukā laidu kumeliņu.
This is the opening line of one of Latvia's most famous folk songs.
When would you say 'Ir ļoti tumša nakts'?
The phrase describes a lack of light at night.
A: Vai tu redzi ceļu? B: Nē, ir pārāk ______ ______.
The context of not seeing the road implies the darkness of the night.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasUsually, yes. It describes the natural environment. For a room, you'd more likely say 'istabā ir tumšs'.
Yes, that is the definite form ('the dark night'). Use it when referring to a specific night you already mentioned.
Because 'nakts' is a feminine noun. Adjectives must match the gender of the noun they describe.
Extremely common. Latvians talk about the 'dark time' (tumšais laiks) and 'dark nights' constantly from October to March.
Indirectly, yes. A 'tumša nakts' is often implied to be a bit spooky in stories.
The opposite is 'gaiša nakts' (bright night), often used when there is a full moon.
No, weather reports usually use 'skaidra nakts' (clear night) or 'mākoņaina nakts' (cloudy night).
Use the past tense of 'to be': 'Bija tumša nakts'.
No, it is a standard, neutral collocation used by everyone.
Only if you are discussing weather or a commute. It's not a professional idiom.
Frases relacionadas
melna nakts
similarblack night
gaiša nakts
contrastbright night
nakts vidū
builds onin the middle of the night
