A native Latvian verb of the same family as cerība “hope” and cerīgs “hopeful.” Historical Latvian dictionaries record older related forms such as cerêt with the same hopeful or expectant sense.
FAQ
What does cerēt mean?
It mainly means “to hope.” Depending on the construction, it can also mean “to count on” or “to expect.”
Do you always use uz with cerēt?
No. Use cerēt uz before a noun phrase, but cerēt, ka before a clause and cerēt plus an infinitive for “hope to.”
How do you say I hope in Latvian?
Es ceru. For “I hope that...,” say Es ceru, ka...
What is the past tense of cerēt?
The third-person past form is cerēja.
What is the related noun?
The related noun is cerība, meaning “hope.”
How is cerēt different from gaidīt?
Cerēt expresses hope or expectation; gaidīt means to wait or expect without necessarily wishing for a good result.
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