#1 Comprehensive Guide To Conversational Latvian Phrases

Do you have an upcoming trip to Latvia? Maybe you’re freaking out because you don’t know much about this Baltic language. We’ve got you covered!

If your trip is coming up soon, my tip would be to learn conversational Latvian phrases instead of learning Latvian from scratch. This way, you can focus on frequently used sentences and learn basic words and phrases in Latvian that are used every day.

In this article, you will learn many Latvian common phrases related to daily life, from small talk to shopping. So let’s get started!

Must-Know Conversational Latvian Phrases

Below, I have gathered the Latvian language phrases that you may need during your trip. In summary, you will learn how to greet people, introduce yourself, make hotel reservations, buy transportation tickets, and speak with the salesperson when shopping in Latvia.

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Greetings And Small Talk

When you’re in Latvia, the first thing you’re going to do is say hi and engage in short Latvian conversations. So, let’s start from the beginning with phrases related to Latvian greetings and small talk.

English	Latvian	Pronunciation
Hello.	Sveiki.	Play
How are you?	Kā jums klājas?	Play
I’m fine, how are you? (Formal)	Man klājas labi, kā jums klājas?	Play
I’m fine, how are you? (Informal)	Man klājas labi, kā tev klājas?	Play
It’s nice to meet you (formal).	Priecājos ar Jums iepazīties	Play
It’s nice to meet you (informal).	Priecājos ar Tevi iepazīties	Play
Good morning.	Labrīt.	Play
Good afternoon.	Labdien.	Play
Good evening.	Labvakar.	Play
Goodbye.	Ar labunakti.	Play
Have a nice day.	Lai jums laba diena.	Play
I understand.	Es saprotu.	Play
I don’t understand.	Es nesaprotu.	Play
Yes.	Jā.	Play
No.	Nē.	Play

Introducing Yourself

The most exciting part of traveling is meeting new people! That’s why you need to know how to introduce yourself in Latvian.

English	Latvian	Pronunciation
What’s your name?	Kā Jūs sauc?	Play
My name is…	Mani sauc…	Play
Where are you from?	No kurienes Jūs esat?	Play
I’m from…	Es esmu no…	Play
How old are you?	Cik tev gadu?	Play
I’m … years old.	Es esmu … gadus vecs.	Play
Do you speak English?	Vai Jūs runājat angļu valodā?	Play
What do you do for a living?	Ko Jūs darāt dzīvošanai?	Play
I work as a …	Es strādāju kā …	Play
I love traveling.	Man patīk ceļot.	Play

Making A Hotel Reservation

Even though making hotel reservations is easy when the receptionist speaks English, sometimes that may not be the case. Therefore, you should know how to make a reservation in the Latvian language just in case.

English	Latvian	Pronunciation
Hotel reservation.	Viesnīcas rezervācija.	Play
I already have a reservation.	Man jau ir rezervācija.	Play
I don’t have a reservation.	Man nav rezervēts.	Play
Are there any available rooms?	Vai ir kādi brīvi numuriņi?	Play
Can I see the room first?	Vai es varu vispirms redzēt numuriņu?	Play
What’s included in the price?	Kas iekļauts cenā?	Play
Can I have a room with a double bed?	Vai es varu saņemt numuriņu ar divvietīgu gultu?	Play
Is breakfast included?	Vai brokastis iekļautas?	Play
Do you offer airport shuttle service?	Vai jūs piedāvājat lidostas transfēra pakalpojumu?	Play
How much does it cost per night?	Cik tas maksā par nakti?	Play
We’ll stay for two weeks	Mēs paliksim divas nedēļas.	Play

Dining

My favorite thing when traveling is tasting delicious local dishes. Not every restaurant has English-speaking staff, so you should know how to order Latvian food in the country’s language.

English	Latvian	Pronunciation
Could we have a table by the window?	Vai mēs varam dabūt galdiņu pie loga?	Play
What are today’s specials?	Kādi ir šodienas īpašie piedāvājumi?	Play
What kind of soup do you have today?	Kādas zupas jums ir šodien?	Play
Could I have the vegetarian menu, please?	Vai es varu dabūt veģetāro ēdienkarti, lūdzu?	Play
What would you recommend for a light meal?	Ko jūs ieteiktu vieglai maltītei?	Play
Could I have the dessert menu?	Vai es varu dabūt desertu ēdienkarti?	Play
What types of fish do you offer?	Kādas zivju šķirnes jūs piedāvājat?	Play
I’m allergic to nuts. Are there any dishes I should avoid?	Man ir alerģija pret riekstiem. Vai ir kādi ēdieni, no kuriem man vajadzētu izvairīties?	Play
Could we have some bread with our meal?	Vai mēs varam dabūt maizi pie maltītes?	Play
Can we order some drinks first?	Vai mēs varam vispirms pasūtīt dzērienus?	Play

Transportation

Transportation is one of the most important things for a foreign traveler. There are a lot of places to see in Latvia, so you might want to use the correct public transportation and know how to buy a ticket.

English	Latvian	Pronunciation
Could you tell me the fare to the city center?	Vai jūs varētu pateikt cenu līdz centram?	Play
I seem to have misplaced my ticket.	Šķiet, esmu pazaudējis savu biļeti.	Play
Are monthly passes available here?	Vai šeit ir pieejamas mēneša abonementu kartes?	Play
Is this the right bus for the museum?	Vai šis ir pareizais autobuss uz muzeju?	Play
How often do the trams run to the main square?	Cik bieži tramvaji kursē uz galveno laukumu?	Play
Is there a stop near the central market?	Vai ir pietura pie centrālā tirgus?	Play
Can you help me with the tram schedule?	Vai jūs varat man palīdzēt ar tramvaja sarakstu?	Play
What time is the last bus to the city center?	Cikos ir pēdējais autobuss uz centru?	Play
Does this train stop at the next station?	Vai šis vilciens apstājas pie nākamās stacijas?	Play
Can I use the ticket for the return journey?	Vai es varu izmantot biļeti atpakaļceļam?	Play

Shopping

Leaving a foreign country without shopping? Never! If you want to buy little presents for yourself or your friends and family back home, make sure to learn shopping phrases in the Latvian language.

English	Latvian	Pronunciation
Open.	Atvērts.	Play
Closed.	Slēgts.	Play
I’m heading out to shop.	Es došos uz veikalu.	Play
Which way to the nearest mall?	Kur ir tuvākais tirdzniecības centrs?	Play
Can you recommend a good store?	Vai jūs varat ieteikt labu veikalu?	Play
I need to buy some gifts.	Man jānopērk dažas dāvanas.	Play
Where can I find souvenirs?	Kur es varu atrast suvenīrus?	Play
What time do the shops open?	Cikos veikali atveras?	Play
I’m just browsing, thank you.	Es tikai aplūkoju, paldies.	Play
I like this one, how much is it?	Man patīk šis, cik tas maksā?	Play
I don’t like it.	Man tas nepatīk.	Play
I will buy it.	Es to pirkšu.	Play
Do you have …?	Vai jums ir …?	Play

Wrapping Up

By reading this article, you have learned conversational Latvian phrases that will help you get by if this is a rare language for you. All you have to do now is focus on learning this basic vocabulary and sentences, so the average native speaker can understand you!