brokastis

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/ˈbruɔkastis/
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Morning nourishment after the night's rest.
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Examples

  • Pēc brokastīm mēs devāmies garā pastaigā.
    After breakfast, we went for a long walk.
  • Uz brokastu galda bija maize, siers un kafija.
    There were bread, cheese, and coffee on the breakfast table.
  • Šodien brokastīs bija auzu putra un ogas.
    Today's breakfast was oatmeal with berries.
  • Darba dienās man bieži nav laika brokastīm.
    On workdays I often have no time for breakfast.
  • Es katru rītu ēdu brokastis septiņos.
    I eat breakfast at seven every morning.

Similar words

bročas
rīta maltīte
rītišķis

Meanings

First meal of the day

noun
food
neutral
The meal eaten in the morning after waking, including the food prepared or served for it.

Examples

  • Es katru rītu ēdu brokastis septiņos.
    I eat breakfast at seven every morning.
  • Šodien brokastīs bija auzu putra un ogas.
    Today's breakfast was oatmeal with berries.
  • Viesnīca piedāvā siltas brokastis no pulksten septiņiem.
    The hotel serves a hot breakfast from seven o'clock.
  • Viņa sagatavoja bērniem veselīgas brokastis.
    She prepared a healthy breakfast for the children.
  • Pēc brokastīm mēs devāmies garā pastaigā.
    After breakfast, we went for a long walk.
  • Darba dienās man bieži nav laika brokastīm.
    On workdays I often have no time for breakfast.
  • Uz brokastu galda bija maize, siers un kafija.
    There were bread, cheese, and coffee on the breakfast table.

Similar words

rīta maltīte
rītišķis
bročas

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle Low German vrōkost, literally ‘early food’. The initial consonants and the ending changed as the word became part of Latvian.

FAQ

What does brokastis mean?

It means breakfast, the first meal of the day and the food served for it.

Is brokastis singular or plural?

It is a plural-only noun, even when it refers to one breakfast.

Is brokastis masculine or feminine?

It is a feminine sixth-declension noun used only in the plural.

What are the main case forms of brokastis?

The genitive is brokastu, the dative is brokastīm, and the locative is brokastīs.

How do you say ‘at breakfast’ in Latvian?

Use the locative brokastīs, as in Ko tu ēdi brokastīs?, ‘What did you eat for breakfast?’

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