Learning a new language involves getting familiar with everyday objects and terms. One of the essential aspects of everyday living is knowing how to discuss furniture and home appliances. This article will introduce you to key Latvian vocabulary related to home furnishings and machines, complete with definitions and examples.

Galds – Desk or table in English. This word refers to a piece of furniture with a flat top and legs, used as a surface for working at or on which to place things.
Manā birojā ir liels koka galds. – My office has a large wooden desk.

Krēsls – Chair. It’s a piece of furniture designed for one person to sit on, with a back, legs, and sometimes with armrests.
Vai es drīkstu šo krēslu aizņemties? – May I borrow this chair?

Gulta – Bed. The word ‘gulta’ refers to a piece of furniture for sleep or rest, typically a framework with a mattress.
Mana gulta ir tik ērta, ka no rīta grūti pamosties. – My bed is so comfortable that it’s hard to wake up in the morning.

Skapis – Wardrobe or cabinet. A tall cupboard with doors, used for storing clothes or other items.
Mans skapis ir pilns ar drēbēm, kurām es vairs nelietoju. – My wardrobe is full of clothes I no longer wear.

Plaukts – Shelf. A flat horizontal plane which is used in a home or business to store items.
Varētu izvietot grāmatas uz šī plaukta. – I could arrange books on this shelf.

Dīvāns – Sofa or couch. A wide bench, often upholstered, with a back and arms, for two or more people to sit on.
Mēs nesen iegādājāmies jaunu dīvānu savam dzīvojamajam istabai. – We recently bought a new sofa for our living room.

Ledusskapis – Refrigerator. An appliance for keeping food and drinks cold and fresh.
Mūsu ledusskapī vienmēr ir svaigi augļi. – Our refrigerator always has fresh fruits.

Veļasmašīna – Washing Machine. A device used to wash laundry, such as clothing and sheets.
Vai veļasmašīna jau ir pabeigusi darbu? – Has the washing machine finished its cycle?

Trauku mazgājamā mašīna – Dishwasher. A machine that cleans dishes, glassware and cutlery automatically.
Pēc ballītes visas trauku mazgājamās mašīnas plaukti bija pilni. – After the party, all the racks in the dishwasher were full.

Mikroviļņu krāsns – Microwave Oven. An electric oven that uses microwaves to heat or cook food.
Uzkarsē ēdienu mikroviļņu krāsnī, tas aizņems tikai dažas minūtes. – Heat the food in the microwave oven; it will take just a few minutes.

Tvaika nosūcējs – Range Hood. An exhaust hood that removes airborne grease, fumes, smoke, odors, heat, and steam from the air by evacuation of the air and filtration.
Vai Tu vari pārbaudīt, vai tvaika nosūcējs strādā? – Can you check if the range hood is working?

By learning these words, you’ll be able to describe various items within any Latvian household. Whether discussing furniture or talking about home appliances, these terms will greatly enhance your ability to communicate in Latvian. Remember, practice is key in language learning, so try to use these new words in your daily conversations!