Using Latvian Nouns in Cases: Exercises

Mastering the use of Latvian nouns in various grammatical cases is essential for achieving fluency in the Latvian language. Latvian, a Baltic language, employs a rich system of seven grammatical cases: nominative, genitive, dative, accusative, instrumental, locative, and vocative. Each case serves a distinct function, altering the noun's form to indicate its role within a sentence, whether it be the subject, object, or showing possession, among other relationships. This complexity may seem daunting at first, but with structured practice, you can develop a strong command of Latvian noun declensions. Our exercises are designed to provide you with hands-on practice in using Latvian nouns across different cases. Through a series of targeted activities, you will learn to recognize and correctly apply the appropriate noun endings and forms. These exercises will help reinforce your understanding of noun cases, improve your sentence construction skills, and enhance your overall proficiency in Latvian. Whether you are a beginner or looking to refine your skills, these exercises will be an invaluable resource on your journey to mastering the Latvian language.

Exercise 1

1. Es dzīvoju *Rīgā* (city name in locative).

2. Mēs ejam uz *veikalu* (store in accusative).

3. Viņa raksta vēstuli *draugam* (friend in dative).

4. Man patīk lasīt grāmatas *bibliotēkā* (library in locative).

5. Viņi ir dzimuši *Latvijā* (country name in locative).

6. Es dodos uz *skolu* (school in accusative).

7. Viņš runā ar *skolotāju* (teacher in instrumental).

8. Mēs gaidām viesus *mājās* (home in locative).

9. Viņa sūta dāvanu *māsai* (sister in dative).

10. Viņi spēlē futbolu *parkā* (park in locative).

Exercise 2

1. Mēs ejam uz *skolu* katru dienu (place where students go to learn).

2. Viņš nopirka jaunu *mašīnu* pagājušajā nedēļā (vehicle for transportation).

3. Es ēdu garšīgu *ābolu* no dārza (fruit that grows on trees).

4. Viņai patīk lasīt *grāmatu* vakarā (item with pages to read).

5. Mēs dzīvojam skaistā *mājā* pie jūras (place where people live).

6. Viņš apmeklēja *muzeju* sestdien (place where historical items are displayed).

7. Viņa rakstīja vēstuli savam *draugam* (a person you have a friendly relationship with).

8. Es nopirku jaunu *datoru* darbam (electronic device for computing).

9. Mēs spēlējām bumbu *parkā* (open public area for recreation).

10. Viņa devās uz veikalu ar savu *mammu* (female parent).

Exercise 3

1. Vakar es satiku savu draugu *parkā* (locality where people relax).

2. Mēs ejam uz *skolu* katru dienu (place where children learn).

3. Es nopirku jaunu grāmatu *grāmatnīcā* (place where books are sold).

4. Viņa dzīvo *Rīgā* kopš dzimšanas (capital city of Latvia).

5. Mums patīk spēlēt futbolu *stadionā* (place for sports events).

6. Viņš raksta vēstuli *draugam* (person to whom the letter is addressed).

7. Mēs pavadījām brīvdienas *jūrmalā* (famous seaside resort in Latvia).

8. Es eju pie *ārsta* rīt no rīta (profession who helps with health).

9. Viņa cep kūku *virtuvē* (room in the house for cooking).

10. Mēs bijām *muzejā* pagājušajā nedēļā (place where historical artifacts are kept).