ak dievs

/ak diɛu̯s/
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A basic Latvian expression meaning oh God.

Examples

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

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Meanings

Everyday meaning

everyday
neutral
Used in present-day Latvian to express oh God.

Examples

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

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Etymology

FAQ

What does ak dievs mean?

ak dievs means oh God.

Is ak dievs common?

Yes. It is common in present-day Latvian.

Is ak dievs formal?

It is neutral and suitable for ordinary conversation.

Should beginners learn ak dievs?

Yes. It is useful core Latvian vocabulary.

How is ak dievs used?

Use it when the situation calls for oh God.

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