Significado
Phoning a companion.
Contexto cultural
Latvians are generally private, so 'zvanīt draugam' is often preferred over calling a stranger or a business. Personal networks are highly valued. For Latvians living abroad, 'zvanīt draugam' back in Latvia is a vital way to maintain language skills and cultural ties. The phrase is synonymous with the 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire' lifeline, often used jokingly when someone doesn't know an answer. Among younger generations, 'zvanīt' is becoming rarer than 'rakstīt' (texting), making an actual call a sign of significant importance.
Dative is Key
Always remember that the person you are calling is the recipient of the call, hence the dative case.
Don't use 'uz'
Avoid saying 'zvanīt uz draugu'. It sounds like you are physically calling onto his body.
Significado
Phoning a companion.
Dative is Key
Always remember that the person you are calling is the recipient of the call, hence the dative case.
Don't use 'uz'
Avoid saying 'zvanīt uz draugu'. It sounds like you are physically calling onto his body.
Use 'piezvanīt'
If you want to sound more like a native, use 'piezvanīt' when talking about a specific future call.
Text first?
In modern Latvia, it's polite to text 'Vai varu piezvanīt?' before calling out of the blue.
Teste-se
Fill in the correct form of 'draugs' (friend) in the dative case.
Es gribu zvanīt ______.
The verb 'zvanīt' always requires the dative case. 'Draugam' is the masculine dative singular form.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct way to say 'She is calling a friend'.
The verb must be conjugated for 'viņa' (zvana) and the object must be dative (draugam).
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
A: Ko tu dari? B: Es ______.
In response to 'What are you doing?', you use the present tense 'zvanu'.
Match the Latvian phrase with its English translation.
Match the following:
Matching the subject pronouns with the correct verb endings.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Zvanīt vs. Piezvanīt
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosEs gribu zvanīt ______.
The verb 'zvanīt' always requires the dative case. 'Draugam' is the masculine dative singular form.
Select the correct way to say 'She is calling a friend'.
The verb must be conjugated for 'viņa' (zvana) and the object must be dative (draugam).
A: Ko tu dari? B: Es ______.
In response to 'What are you doing?', you use the present tense 'zvanu'.
Combine cada item a esquerda com seu par a direita:
Matching the subject pronouns with the correct verb endings.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
14 perguntasYes, 'zvanīt' is the standard verb for any voice call, regardless of the platform.
'Zvanīt' is the ongoing action or habit, while 'piezvanīt' is a single, completed act of calling.
Because 'zvanīt' is an intransitive verb in Latvian that governs the dative case, indicating the direction of the action.
You say 'Es zvanu draudzenei'. Note the feminine dative ending.
It is neutral. It's fine for friends, but also for calling a doctor or a bank.
It's an idiom meaning to sound the alarm or make a big fuss about something.
No, you 'zvanīt pa telefonu' (call via phone) or just 'zvanīt'.
Yes, 'uzgriezt' (to dial/turn) is common slang among younger people.
You ask 'Kam tu zvani?' using the dative interrogative pronoun.
No, it can also mean a bell is ringing, like 'Zvans zvana' (The bell is ringing).
It is 'zvanīju' (I called), 'zvanīji' (you called), etc.
It's better to use 'Es Jums piezvanīšu' (I will call you) to be more specific and polite.
Yes. For multiple friends, use 'draugiem'.
Using the accusative 'draugu' because English doesn't distinguish cases for 'friend'.
Frases relacionadas
sūtīt ziņu
similarto send a message
sarunāties ar draugu
builds onto converse with a friend
pacelt klausuli
specialized formto pick up the receiver
pārzvanīt
specialized formto call back
sazvanīties
synonymto get in touch by phone
