Mastering compound prepositions in Latvian can significantly enhance your fluency and precision in the language. These multi-word prepositions are essential for conveying complex relationships between different parts of a sentence, and they often provide nuances that single-word prepositions cannot. In Latvian, as in many languages, compound prepositions can change the meaning of a phrase dramatically, making it crucial for language learners to understand their proper usage. Whether you're a beginner looking to build a strong foundation or an advanced learner aiming to polish your skills, practicing these exercises will help you gain confidence in constructing more complex sentences. Our exercises are designed to offer a comprehensive approach to learning and using compound prepositions in various contexts. By engaging with these exercises, you'll be able to see how compound prepositions function within sentences, how they interact with different grammatical elements, and how they can alter the meaning of a statement. Each exercise is crafted to progressively challenge your understanding, ensuring that you can apply what you've learned in both written and spoken Latvian. Dive in and start practicing to take your Latvian language skills to the next level!
1. Es dzīvoju mājā *blakus* skolai (preposition indicating proximity).
2. Grāmata atrodas *uz* galda (preposition indicating location on a surface).
3. Mēs gaidām tevi *pēc* darba (preposition indicating a time after an event).
4. Suns skrēja *pēc* bumbas (preposition indicating pursuit).
5. Viņa runāja *par* saviem plāniem (preposition indicating topic of discussion).
6. Māja atrodas *aiz* parka (preposition indicating location behind something).
7. Mēs staigājām *gar* jūru (preposition indicating movement along a location).
8. Viņš ieradās *pirms* pusdienām (preposition indicating time before an event).
9. Kaķis sēž *zem* krēsla (preposition indicating location below something).
10. Viņi devās *uz* pilsētu (preposition indicating direction towards a place).
1. Mēs dzīvojam *blakus* skolai (compound preposition meaning "next to").
2. Viņš nolika grāmatu *uz* galda (compound preposition meaning "on").
3. Autobuss apstājās *pie* stacijas (compound preposition meaning "by" or "at").
4. Mēs gaidījām *aiz* durvīm (compound preposition meaning "behind").
5. Viņš sēž *starp* draugiem (compound preposition meaning "between" or "among").
6. Mēs devāmies pastaigā *gar* upi (compound preposition meaning "along").
7. Suns gulēja *zem* galda (compound preposition meaning "under").
8. Viņi stāvēja *priekšā* mājai (compound preposition meaning "in front of").
9. Es atstāju atslēgas *virs* plaukta (compound preposition meaning "above").
10. Viņš runāja *par* projektu (compound preposition meaning "about").
1. Viņš bieži dodas pastaigā *pēc* darba (preposition indicating time after an event).
2. Mēs dzīvojam *blakus* skolai (preposition indicating proximity).
3. Viņi devās ceļojumā *uz* Spāniju (preposition indicating destination).
4. Viņa rakstīja vēstuli *par* saviem piedzīvojumiem (preposition indicating the topic of the letter).
5. Mēs satikāmies *pie* kafejnīcas (preposition indicating location).
6. Viņa gaidīja vilcienu *līdz* pusnaktij (preposition indicating time duration).
7. Viņi runāja *par* jauno projektu (preposition indicating the subject of the conversation).
8. Māja atrodas *aiz* parka (preposition indicating position behind something).
9. Viņš skrieja *caur* mežu (preposition indicating movement through a place).
10. Viņa mācījās *pēc* vakariņām (preposition indicating time after an event).
