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Latvian

Latvian

1 6.8
The language spoken in Latvia
  • noun
  • /ˈlætvɪən/
translation icon : letón
  • She translated the poem into Latvian, preserving the original meaning and tone.

Examples

  • During the meeting, the participants communicated in Latvian, which made it difficult for non-speakers to follow.

  • Two girls were going up in front of him, talking in Latvian.

    Fiction book (2000)

  • Expect no welcome, but rather cruel shouting officers barking orders in Latvian.

    Blog text (18)

  • The book was written entirely in Latvian, reflecting the rich culture of Latvia.

Synonyms

Lettish
vsLatvian
  • Archaic
9.9

An older name for the Latvian language spoken in Latvia

is the current official name rather than the older form
Lett
vsLatvian
  • Archaic
9.9

An old name for the Latvian language or a person from Latvia

is the current official name rather than an old name or person term

Surface Forms

Latvian singular
Latvians plural

Etymology

Latvian for the language takes its name from Latvia and the people who live there. So Latvian the language is the 'speech' of the people of Latvia.