bet

/ˈbɛt/
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A basic Latvian expression meaning but.

Examples

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

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Meanings

Everyday meaning

conjunction
everyday
neutral
Used in present-day Latvian to express but.

Examples

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

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Etymology

FAQ

What does bet mean?

bet means but.

Is bet common?

Yes. It is common in present-day Latvian.

Is bet formal?

It is neutral and suitable for ordinary conversation.

Should beginners learn bet?

Yes. It is useful core Latvian vocabulary.

How is bet used?

Use it when the situation calls for but.

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