Conditionals - Latvian Grammar

Conditionals exercises form an integral part of understanding and mastering Latvian grammar. They are designed to familiarize the learner with the use of “ja” (if) and “tad” (then) pertinent to formulating conditional sentences.

Latvian conditionals can be categorized into three types: real, unreal, and compound conditionals. Real conditionals express a possible condition and its probable result, such as “Ja ir silts, tad es staigāju” (If it is warm, then I walk). Unreal conditionals express an improbable or impossible condition, for instance, “Ja es būtu bagāts, tad es ceļotu” (If I were rich, then I would travel). Finally, compound conditionals involve a series of conditional events linked together.

The aim of conditionals exercises in Latvian grammar is to promote the practical application of these forms to articulate both possibilities and impossibilities. These exercises offer good practice in sentence structuring, verb conjugation, and vocabulary usage, enhancing learners’ proficiency in the Latvian language.