语法模式
句型
Labdien!
Labdien! (Good day!)
Labdien, [person's name]!
Labdien, Jāni! (Good day, Jānis!)
Labdien! Kā iet?
Labdien! Kā iet? (Good day! How are you?)
Sveiki! Labdien!
Sveiki! Labdien! (Hello! Good day!)
如何使用
Use labdien in formal and informal situations, pretty much like saying “hello” in English. It's a general greeting for most of the day. You can use it when you enter a shop, meet a new person, or greet a colleague.
Don’t use labdien too late in the evening. For evening, Latvians use labvakar (good evening). If it’s very early in the morning, labrīt (good morning) is more appropriate, but labdien is still acceptable from late morning onwards.
小贴士
When to use 'labdien'
Use 'labdien' as a general greeting during the daytime. It's safe to use from late morning until early evening.
Pronunciation practice
Break it down: 'lab' as in the first part of 'laboratory', and 'dien' rhymes with 'bien' in Spanish. The stress is on the first syllable, 'LAB-dien'.
Formal vs. informal
'Labdien' is a polite and slightly more formal greeting than 'sveiki'. You can use it in almost any situation, from greeting a shopkeeper to a colleague.
Common response
When someone says 'labdien' to you, the most common and polite response is simply to say 'labdien' back. It's like saying 'hello' back.
Don't confuse with 'labrīt'
Remember that 'labdien' is for the day. For the morning, you'd say 'labrīt' (good morning). Don't mix them up!
Don't confuse with 'labvakar'
And for the evening, it's 'labvakar' (good evening). 'Labdien' is specifically for the daylight hours.
Use with names (optional)
You can add a name for extra politeness: 'Labdien, Jāni!' (Good day, John!) or 'Labdien, kundze!' (Good day, madam!).
Not for night
Never use 'labdien' late at night. It would sound very strange, like saying 'good day' at midnight.
Short form for quick greetings
In very casual situations among friends, you might hear a shortened 'dien!' as a quick greeting, but it's less common and more informal than 'sveiki'.
Practice in real life
The best way to learn is to use it! Try saying 'labdien' to anyone you encounter in Latvia, from bus drivers to waiters. You'll get it quickly!
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记忆技巧
Imagine a 'lab' (like a science laboratory) where scientists are having a 'dien' (dinner). They greet each other saying 'labdien' (good day).
视觉联想
Picture the sun shining brightly on a beautiful day, and two people smiling and waving, saying 'labdien' to each other.
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挑战
Try to use 'labdien' every time you greet someone today. Even if you're just talking to yourself, practice saying it out loud. You can also try to say 'labdien' to people in different situations – when you wake up, when you see a pet, or even when you answer the phone (if it's during the day!).
自我测试 12 个问题
Imagine you are meeting someone for the first time in Latvia. Write a simple greeting. (Hint: Use 'labdien' and introduce yourself with 'Esmu [Your Name]').
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
Labdien! Esmu Anna.
You are writing a short email to a new Latvian friend. Start with a greeting and ask how they are. (Hint: 'Labdien!' and 'Kā jums iet?').
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
Labdien! Kā jums iet?
You are at a shop in Latvia. Greet the shopkeeper. (Hint: Use 'labdien').
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
Labdien!
What does Jānis say first?
Read this passage:
Jānis: Labdien! Esmu Jānis. Anna: Labdien! Esmu Anna. Jānis: Kā jums iet? Anna: Man iet labi, paldies!
What does Jānis say first?
Jānis starts the conversation with a greeting, 'Labdien!', which means 'good day' or 'hello'.
Jānis starts the conversation with a greeting, 'Labdien!', which means 'good day' or 'hello'.
What is the common greeting exchanged here?
Read this passage:
Skolotāja: Labdien, bērni! Bērni: Labdien, skolotāja!
What is the common greeting exchanged here?
'Labdien' is the standard way to say 'hello' or 'good day' in Latvian.
'Labdien' is the standard way to say 'hello' or 'good day' in Latvian.
What is the most appropriate response to 'Labdien!' in this scenario?
Read this passage:
Svešinieks: Labdien! Vai jūs zināt, kur ir stacija? Jums atbilde: Labdien! Jā, protams. (The stranger says: Good day! Do you know where the station is? You answer: Good day! Yes, of course.)
What is the most appropriate response to 'Labdien!' in this scenario?
When someone greets you with 'Labdien!', the most natural and polite response is to return the greeting with 'Labdien!' as well.
When someone greets you with 'Labdien!', the most natural and polite response is to return the greeting with 'Labdien!' as well.
Pēc garas dienas, viņš teica, '___' un devās pie miera.
'Labdien' ir vispārīgs sveiciens, ko lieto, lai atvadītos, it īpaši dienas beigās vai ejot prom no kādas vietas.
Kad mēs ieradāmies pasākumā, mēs visiem sacījām '___'.
'Labdien' ir standarta sveiciens, ko lieto, satiekot cilvēkus dienas laikā.
Viņa ienāca telpā un skaļi teica '___' visiem klātesošajiem.
'Labdien' ir formāls un pieklājīgs sveiciens, ko lieto, ienākot telpā vai satiekoties ar grupu cilvēku.
Pirms sākt sanāksmi, vadītājs teica: '___, kolēģi, sāksim darbu.'
'Labdien' ir piemērots sveiciens, lai uzsāktu oficiālu tikšanos vai sarunu dienas laikā.
Pēc telefona zvana beigām viņa teica '___' un nolika klausuli.
Lai gan 'uz redzēšanos' ir biežāk, 'labdien' var lietot arī kā atvadu sveicienu, īpaši, ja saruna notiek dienas vidū un nav plānots drīz atkal satikties.
Sākot pastaigu pa pilsētu, viņa katram sastaptajam cilvēkam teica '___'.
'Labdien' ir universāls sveiciens, ko var lietot, satiekot cilvēkus dienas laikā, neatkarīgi no tā, vai jūs viņus pazīstat.
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When to use 'labdien'
Use 'labdien' as a general greeting during the daytime. It's safe to use from late morning until early evening.
Pronunciation practice
Break it down: 'lab' as in the first part of 'laboratory', and 'dien' rhymes with 'bien' in Spanish. The stress is on the first syllable, 'LAB-dien'.
Formal vs. informal
'Labdien' is a polite and slightly more formal greeting than 'sveiki'. You can use it in almost any situation, from greeting a shopkeeper to a colleague.
Common response
When someone says 'labdien' to you, the most common and polite response is simply to say 'labdien' back. It's like saying 'hello' back.
