Mastering the position and order of adjectives in Latvian sentences is a crucial step for anyone looking to achieve fluency in the language. Unlike in English, where adjectives typically precede the nouns they describe, Latvian has its own set of rules and nuances that dictate where adjectives should be placed. Understanding these rules can greatly enhance your ability to form coherent and natural-sounding sentences, whether you are writing an essay, engaging in conversation, or simply trying to understand written text. This page offers a variety of grammar exercises specifically designed to help you grasp the intricacies of adjective placement in Latvian, making your learning process both structured and effective. Adjective order in Latvian also involves specific sequences when multiple adjectives describe a single noun. For instance, adjectives denoting size, shape, color, and other qualities follow a particular hierarchical structure. These rules may seem daunting at first, but with consistent practice, they become second nature. The exercises provided here are tailored to guide you through these complexities step by step, starting with simple sentences and gradually advancing to more complex structures. By engaging with these exercises, you will develop a solid understanding of how to use adjectives correctly and naturally in Latvian, ultimately boosting your confidence and proficiency in the language.
1. Viņa valkā *sarkanu* kleitu (krāsa).
2. Mēs devāmies uz *garu* pastaigu (garums).
3. Es redzēju *skaistu* koku parkā (izskats).
4. Viņš nopirka *lielu* māju (izmērs).
5. Mums ir *jauns* suns (vecums).
6. Viņai patīk *zaļi* ziedi (krāsa).
7. Viņi dzīvo *klusā* rajonā (skaņas līmenis).
8. Es izvēlējos *garšīgu* desertu (garša).
9. Viņš ir *gudrs* skolēns (intelekts).
10. Mēs nopirkām *ērtus* krēslus (komforts).
1. Viņa nopirka *sarkanu* kleitu (color adjective).
2. Es redzēju *lielu* māju (size adjective).
3. Mums ir *jauns* suns (age adjective).
4. Viņš nēsā *zilus* džinsus (color adjective).
5. Pilsētā ir *skaists* parks (quality adjective).
6. Viņi ēda *garšīgu* torti (taste adjective).
7. Es meklēju *vecu* grāmatu (age adjective).
8. Viņa valkā *dzeltenu* svārkus (color adjective).
9. Šī ir *interesanta* filma (quality adjective).
10. Viņiem ir *mazs* kaķis (size adjective).
1. Mēs dzīvojam *skaistā* mājā (adjective describing the noun "māja").
2. Viņa nēsā *sarkanu* kleitu (adjective describing the noun "kleita").
3. Es gribu nopirkt *jaunu* automašīnu (adjective describing the noun "automašīna").
4. Bērni spēlējas *zaļā* zālē (adjective describing the noun "zāle").
5. Uz galda ir *garšīgs* ēdiens (adjective describing the noun "ēdiens").
6. Mums ir *lielisks* skolotājs (adjective describing the noun "skolotājs").
7. Viņš uzdāvināja man *skaistu* dāvanu (adjective describing the noun "dāvana").
8. Man patīk *melnas* mašīnas (adjective describing the noun "mašīnas").
9. Es nopirku *lielu* grāmatu (adjective describing the noun "grāmatu").
10. Viņš ir *talantīgs* mākslinieks (adjective describing the noun "mākslinieks").
