Learning a new language involves immersing oneself in various aspects of the culture, including the way people dress. Let’s expand your Latvian vocabulary with some common terms related to clothing and fashion.
Drēbes
Definition: Clothes in general
Katru dienu es izvēlos citādas drēbes.
(Every day, I choose different clothes.)
Krekls
Definition: Shirt
Viņš nēsā baltu kreklu un zilus džinsus.
(He is wearing a white shirt and blue jeans.)
Bikses
Definition: Pants or trousers
Mans brālis nopirka jaunas melnas bikses.
(My brother bought new black pants.)
Jaka
Definition: Jacket
Aukstajā dienā viņa vilka siltu jaku.
(On the cold day, she put on a warm jacket.)
Kleita
Definition: Dress
Vakarballē viņa valkāja sarkano kleitu.
(At the evening ball, she wore a red dress.)
Apavi
Definition: Footwear
Es nevaru atrast manus iecienītākos apavus.
(I can’t find my favorite shoes.)
Zābaki
Definition: Boots
Ziemā es nēsāju ērtus zābakus.
(In winter, I wear comfortable boots.)
Kostīms
Definition: Suit
Uz darba interviju viņš vilka tumši zilu kostīmu.
(For the job interview, he wore a dark blue suit.)
Šalle
Definition: Scarf
Viņa šalle bija skaisti rakstaina.
(Her scarf was beautifully patterned.)
Cepure
Definition: Hat or cap
Zem eglītes atradu ziemas cepuri.
(Under the Christmas tree, I found a winter hat.)
Svārki
Definition: Skirt
Viņa izvēlējās garus, plūstošus svārkus.
(She chose a long, flowing skirt.)
Saite
Definition: Tie
Viņš nēsāja spilgti zilu saite.
(He wore a bright blue tie.)
Jakete
Definition: Blazer or sports jacket
Mana māsa pērk jaunu jaketi savai darba dalībai.
(My sister is buying a new blazer for her work participation.)
Somiņa
Definition: Small bag or purse
Viņa meklē somiņu, kas saskaņota ar savām kurpēm.
(She is looking for a purse that matches her shoes.)
Kurpes
Definition: Shoes
Vai šīs kurpes ir jūsu izmērā?
(Are these shoes in your size?)
Mastering these fashion-related words can be quite beneficial when shopping in Latvia or discussing clothing preferences. Remember practice makes perfect, and incorporating new vocabulary into your conversations will help you remember it better. Priecīgu mācīšanos! (Happy learning!)
