aizņemties

/ˈai̯z.ɲɛm.ti.es/
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A basic Latvian expression meaning to borrow.

Examples

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

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Meanings

Everyday meaning

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

Examples

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

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Etymology

FAQ

What does aizņemties mean?

aizņemties means to borrow.

Is aizņemties common?

Yes. It is common in present-day Latvian.

Is aizņemties formal?

It is neutral and suitable for ordinary conversation.

Should beginners learn aizņemties?

Yes. It is useful core Latvian vocabulary.

How is aizņemties used?

Use it when the situation calls for to borrow.

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