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Prepositions used with time expressions Exercises in Latvian language
Mastering prepositions in any language can be a daunting task, and Latvian is no exception. When it comes to time expressions, Latvian uses a variety of prepositions that may not directly translate to their English counterparts. This can create confusion for learners who are trying to convey specific time-related information accurately. Our grammar exercises focus on helping you understand and correctly use these prepositions in different contexts, whether you are discussing daily routines, scheduling events, or recounting past experiences.
In Latvian, prepositions such as "pirms" (before), "pēc" (after), "līdz" (until), and "kopš" (since) play crucial roles in structuring sentences that involve time. Each of these prepositions has its own set of rules and nuances, and our exercises are designed to help you practice and internalize them. By working through various scenarios and sentence structures, you will gain confidence and proficiency in using these prepositions correctly, enabling you to communicate more effectively and naturally in Latvian.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Mēs dosimies ceļojumā *vasarā* (season).</p>
<p>2. Viņš atnāca mājās *plkst. 6 vakarā* (time of day).</p>
<p>3. Skolēni sāks mācības *septembrī* (month).</p>
<p>4. Es strādāšu *naktī* (time of day).</p>
<p>5. Viņa piedzima *1995. gadā* (year).</p>
<p>6. Mēs tiksimies *svētdien* (day of the week).</p>
<p>7. Brauksim pie jūras *nedēļas nogalē* (part of the week).</p>
<p>8. Koncerts sāksies *pulksten 8 vakarā* (specific time).</p>
<p>9. Es apmeklēšu kursus *rudenī* (season).</p>
<p>10. Viņi atgriezīsies mājās *pēcpusdienā* (time of day).
Exercise 2
<p>1. Es atgriezīšos mājās *pēc* divām stundām (preposition used with 'in two hours').</p>
<p>2. Mēs dosimies ceļojumā *vasarā* (preposition used with 'in summer').</p>
<p>3. Viņš strādā birojā *līdz* pieciem vakarā (preposition used with 'until 5 PM').</p>
<p>4. Mūsu sapulce sākas *pulksten* desmitos no rīta (preposition used with 'at 10 AM').</p>
<p>5. Es parasti dodos skriet *pirms* brokastīm (preposition used with 'before breakfast').</p>
<p>6. Viņi svinēs dzimšanas dienu *svētdien* (preposition used with 'on Sunday').</p>
<p>7. Studenti sāk mācīties *septembrī* (preposition used with 'in September').</p>
<p>8. Mēs pabeigsim darbu *pēc* nedēļas (preposition used with 'after a week').</p>
<p>9. Viņa apmeklēs kursus *katru* pirmdienu (preposition used with 'every Monday').</p>
<p>10. Koncerts beigsies *ap* desmitiem vakarā (preposition used with 'around 10 PM').</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Mēs atnācām *pēc* pusdienām (after lunch).</p>
<p>2. Viņa izlasīja grāmatu *pirms* miega (before sleep).</p>
<p>3. Es piezvanīšu tev *ap* astoņiem vakarā (around 8 PM).</p>
<p>4. Skolēni sāks mācības *septembrī* (in September).</p>
<p>5. Mēs parasti ejam uz kino *sestdienās* (on Saturdays).</p>
<p>6. Viņi atgriezīsies mājās *pēc* balles (after the party).</p>
<p>7. Es mostos *sešos* no rīta (at 6 AM).</p>
<p>8. Mēs ceļosim uz ārzemēm *vasarā* (in the summer).</p>
<p>9. Viņa nāk uz treniņu *katru* dienu (every day).</p>
<p>10. Tikšanās sāksies *vienos* pēcpusdienā (at 1 PM).</p>