意思
Water at low temperature.
文化背景
The 'Pirts' ritual is incomplete without a plunge into cold water. It's seen as a spiritual rebirth. Winter swimming (ziemas peldēšana) is a popular hobby. Participants are called 'roņi' (seals). Tap water in Riga is generally high quality and naturally cold, coming from deep artesian wells. Midsummer (Jāņi) often involves rituals with morning dew or spring water for beauty.
The 'Gribu' Rule
Always use 'aukstu ūdeni' after the verb 'gribu' (I want). It's the most common mistake for beginners.
Ordering in Latvia
In Latvia, if you ask for 'ūdens', it's often assumed to be room temperature or slightly cool. If you want it truly cold, specify 'auksts'.
意思
Water at low temperature.
The 'Gribu' Rule
Always use 'aukstu ūdeni' after the verb 'gribu' (I want). It's the most common mistake for beginners.
Ordering in Latvia
In Latvia, if you ask for 'ūdens', it's often assumed to be room temperature or slightly cool. If you want it truly cold, specify 'auksts'.
Gender Agreement
Don't say 'auksta ūdens'. 'Ūdens' is masculine, so the adjective must end in '-s'.
自我测试
Fill in the correct form of 'auksts ūdens' (Accusative).
Es gribu dzert ______.
The verb 'dzert' (to drink) requires the Accusative case.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Describing the sea temperature:
In this context, 'auksts ūdens' is the subject, so it stays in the Nominative case.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are in a sauna and want to jump into the lake.
In a sauna context, you need cold water for cooling down.
Complete the dialogue.
Viesmīlis: Ko jūs dzersiet? Tu: _______, lūdzu.
When ordering, you are implying 'I will drink...', which requires the Accusative.
🎉 得分： /4
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4 练习Es gribu dzert ______.
The verb 'dzert' (to drink) requires the Accusative case.
Describing the sea temperature:
In this context, 'auksts ūdens' is the subject, so it stays in the Nominative case.
You are in a sauna and want to jump into the lake.
In a sauna context, you need cold water for cooling down.
Viesmīlis: Ko jūs dzersiet? Tu: _______, lūdzu.
When ordering, you are implying 'I will drink...', which requires the Accusative.
🎉 得分： /4
常见问题
10 个问题Yes, usually. It comes from deep underground and is naturally quite cold and safe to drink.
Use the word 'ledusauksts ūdens'.
Yes, but it means they are emotionally distant or literally freezing. It's not used for 'cool' or 'trendy'.
It is 'auksti ūdeņi', but it's rarely used unless referring to different bodies of water.
It is masculine. This is tricky because it ends in '-s' like many feminine 6th declension words, but it's 2nd declension masculine.
Because of the Accusative case, which is used for the direct object of a verb.
Yes, it's very common to have a glass of cold water on the table.
'Auksts' is the general word for cold. 'Dzestrs' is more poetic and implies a refreshing, sharp chill.
No, use 'auksts laiks' for weather.
Not really, but 'aukstais' is sometimes used as a shorthand in casual settings.
相关表达
karsts ūdens
contrasthot water
ledusauksts
specialized formice-cold
dzeramais ūdens
similardrinking water
avota ūdens
similarspring water
