latvian

[US]/'lætviən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. of or relating to Latvia, of or relating to the Latvian people, of or relating to the Latvian language
n. a person from Latvia, the Latvian language, the country of Latvia

Phrases & Collocations

Latvian culture

Latvian language

Latvian cuisine

Latvian traditions

Example Sentences

Latvian culture is rich and diverse.

She is fluent in Latvian.

Many Latvian people enjoy traditional folk music.

He traveled to Latvia to learn Latvian history.

Latvian cuisine is known for its use of local ingredients.

The Latvian flag consists of three horizontal stripes.

She bought a Latvian sweater as a souvenir.

He is studying Latvian literature at university.

The Latvian embassy is located in the capital city.

Latvian athletes performed well at the international competition.

Real-world Examples

His second wife was a Latvian peasant maid.

Source: Yale University Open Course: European Civilization (Audio Version)

The Latvian government said it was right to prevent illegal immigration.

Source: BBC Listening Collection October 2022

A Latvian guard, " A mere commoner, " outside would be laughing uproariously.

Source: Yale University Open Course: European Civilization (Audio Version)

So too did singing carols in other languages, including Latvian and Church Slavonic.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

So far, Latvian authorities are not confirmed to a cause of the collapse.

Source: BBC Listening Collection November 2013

The huge Getlini garbage dump outside the Latvian capital Riga, receives about half of the country's waste.

Source: VOA Standard July 2015 Collection

The roof of a large supermarket in the Latvian capital Riga has collapsed, at least six people are confirmed dead.

Source: BBC Listening Collection November 2013

Some said he was Latvian; others said he was from another planet.

Source: Bookworm 1B_03. The Omega File

To balance the books, the Latvian government chose a strategy of internal devaluation.

Source: TED Talks (Video Edition) September 2020 Collection

When Latvia regained independence in 1991, the country was 48% non-Latvian.

Source: The Economist Culture

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