aizkavēties

/ˈai̯s.ka.vɛː.ti.es/
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A basic Latvian expression meaning to be delayed.

Examples

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

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Meanings

Everyday meaning

verb
everyday
neutral
Used in present-day Latvian to express to be delayed.

Examples

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

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Etymology

FAQ

What does aizkavēties mean?

aizkavēties means to be delayed.

Is aizkavēties common?

Yes. It is common in present-day Latvian.

Is aizkavēties formal?

It is neutral and suitable for ordinary conversation.

Should beginners learn aizkavēties?

Yes. It is useful core Latvian vocabulary.

How is aizkavēties used?

Use it when the situation calls for to be delayed.

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