šodien

/ˈʃuɔ.di.en/
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A basic Latvian expression meaning today.

Examples

  • Mēs šodien mācāmies šodien.
    We are learning today today.
  • Es dzirdēju šodien ikdienas sarunā.
    I heard today in an everyday conversation.
  • Viņa pareizi lietoja šodien teikumā.
    She used today correctly in a sentence.
  • Skolotāja uzrakstīja šodien uz tāfeles.
    The teacher wrote today on the board.
  • Lūdzu, izlasi piemēru ar šodien.
    Please read the example with today.

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Meanings

Everyday meaning

adverb
everyday
neutral
Used in present-day Latvian to express today.

Examples

  • Skolotāja uzrakstīja šodien uz tāfeles.
    The teacher wrote today on the board.
  • Es dzirdēju šodien ikdienas sarunā.
    I heard today in an everyday conversation.
  • Lūdzu, izlasi piemēru ar šodien.
    Please read the example with today.
  • Mēs šodien mācāmies šodien.
    We are learning today today.
  • Viņa pareizi lietoja šodien teikumā.
    She used today correctly in a sentence.

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Etymology

FAQ

What does šodien mean?

šodien means today.

Is šodien common?

Yes. It is common in present-day Latvian.

Is šodien formal?

It is neutral and suitable for ordinary conversation.

Should beginners learn šodien?

Yes. It is useful core Latvian vocabulary.

How is šodien used?

Use it when the situation calls for today.

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