Exercises on Commonly Used Latvian Prepositions and Their Cases

Mastering prepositions is a fundamental step in gaining proficiency in any language, and Latvian is no exception. Latvian prepositions are unique in that they dictate the case of the nouns and pronouns they modify, adding a layer of complexity for language learners. Understanding which preposition to use and which case it governs is crucial for constructing grammatically correct sentences. This set of exercises focuses on commonly used Latvian prepositions and the cases they require, providing you with practical experience to enhance your understanding and fluency. Our carefully curated exercises are designed to address the most frequent prepositions you will encounter in everyday Latvian communication. Whether you're a beginner trying to grasp the basics or an advanced learner looking to refine your skills, these exercises offer valuable practice. By engaging with various sentence structures and contexts, you will not only memorize prepositions and their corresponding cases but also develop an intuitive sense of their proper usage. Dive in and start practicing to build a solid foundation in Latvian grammar!

Exercise 1

1. Mēs ejam *uz* skolu (preposition for direction).

2. Viņš dzīvo *pie* upes (preposition for location).

3. Es atnācu *no* bibliotēkas (preposition for origin).

4. Mēs runājām *par* ceļojumu (preposition for topic).

5. Viņa grāmata ir *uz* galda (preposition for position).

6. Viņi devās pastaigā *pa* parku (preposition for movement within a space).

7. Viņš aizgāja *uz* veikalu (preposition for destination).

8. Es esmu pie *mājas* (preposition for proximity).

9. Viņa runā *ar* draugu (preposition for communication).

10. Mēs ejam *cauri* mežam (preposition for passing through a space).

Exercise 2

1. Viņš dzīvo *pie* upes (preposition indicating proximity).

2. Suns skrien *pa* parku (preposition indicating movement through a place).

3. Mēs ēdīsim vakariņas *ar* draugiem (preposition indicating accompaniment).

4. Viņa grāmata ir *uz* galda (preposition indicating location on a surface).

5. Bērni spēlējas *priekš* mājas (preposition indicating position in front of something).

6. Viņi gāja *caur* mežu (preposition indicating movement through something).

7. Es dodos *uz* skolu (preposition indicating direction towards a destination).

8. Mēs dzīvojam *aiz* baznīcas (preposition indicating position behind something).

9. Viņa gaidīja *līdz* vakaram (preposition indicating time duration until a point).

10. Es strādāju *bez* pārtraukuma (preposition indicating absence of something).

Exercise 3

1. Viņš dodas *uz* veikalu (preposition for direction).

2. Mēs runājām *par* filmu (preposition for topic).

3. Suns sēdēja *pie* durvīm (preposition for location).

4. Draugs atnāca *no* skolas (preposition for origin).

5. Grāmata ir *uz* galda (preposition for position).

6. Viņa dzīvo *ar* vecākiem (preposition for accompaniment).

7. Mēs ejam *uz* koncertu (preposition for destination).

8. Viņi runāja *par* problēmām (preposition for about).

9. Bērni spēlējās *pie* parka (preposition for near).

10. Viņš nāk *no* darba (preposition for from).