When learning a new language, one of the most practical sets of vocabulary to master early on is that which relates to everyday activities and routines. In the Latvian language, understanding and using these common words and phrases can greatly assist you in your daily interactions. Here’s a guide to some essential everyday activities and routine vocabulary in Latvian:

Modināt – to wake up

When you stop sleeping and start your day.
Katru rītu es modinu sevi plkst. 7:00.

Ķemmēt – to comb

Using a comb to tidy your hair.
Pirms iziešanas no mājas, es ķemmēju savus matus.

Āķis – hook

A piece of metal or other hard material curved or bent back at an angle, for catching hold of or hanging things on.
Viņa mētelis karājas uz āķa pie durvīm.

Mazgāt – to wash

The act of cleaning oneself or something else with water and usually soap.
Katru dienu pēc darba es mazgāju rokas.

Birste – brush

A tool with bristles, used for cleaning, grooming, or applying something.
Viņa izmanto birsti, lai uzklātu matu laku.

Tīrīt zobus – to brush teeth

The act of cleaning your teeth with a toothbrush and toothpaste.
Bērniem jāmācās tīrīt zobus divas reizes dienā.

Brokastis – breakfast

The first meal of the day, usually eaten in the morning.
Manas brokastis parasti sastāv no auzu pārslām un augļiem.

Velk – wear

To have clothing, jewelry, etc. on your body.
Ziemā viņš velk siltu jaku un cimdus.

Iet uz darbu – to go to work

Leaving one’s home to go to their place of employment.
Viņa iet uz darbu ar vilcienu katru dienu.

Darbs – work

The place where one is employed or the tasks one is required to perform during their employment.
Viņš pabeidz savu darbu līdz pieciem pēcpusdienā.

Pusdienas – lunch

A meal eaten in the middle of the day, typically lighter and less formal than an evening meal.
Pusdienas birojā mēs ēdām salātus un zivis.

Mājas darbi – chores/housework

Tasks such as cleaning, washing, and ironing that have to be done regularly at home.
Sestdienās es parasti veicu mājas darbus.

Veikals – shop/store

A place where goods or services are sold.
Es apmeklēju veikalu, lai nopirktu svaigus augļus un dārzeņus.

Gatavot – to cook

The process of preparing food by combining, mixing, and heating ingredients.
Viņa katru vakaru gatavo ģimenei vakariņas.

Vakariņas – dinner

The main meal of the day, eaten in the evening or at midday.
Vakariņās mēs bieži vien ēdam kartupeļus un gaļu.

Mazgāt traukus – to wash dishes

Cleaning eating utensils or cooking vessels after use.
Pēc vakariņām, mēs kopā ar brāli mazgājām traukus.

Iet gulēt – to go to bed

The act of going to your bed to sleep.
Es parasti eju gulēt ap desmitiem vakarā.

By incorporating these words into your vocabulary, you can start to engage more actively in conversations with native Latvian speakers about your daily life and routines. Practice using them in sentences to better understand their usage and your proficiency in Latvian will surely improve.