decembris

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The twelfth and final month of the year, after November and before January.

Examples

  • Šogad decembris sākās ar stipru salu.
    This year December began with a hard frost.
  • Viņa visu decembri gaidīja sniegu.
    She waited for snow throughout December.
  • Skolas brīvlaiks sāksies decembra beigās.
    The school holiday will begin at the end of December.
  • Ziemassvētkus Latvijā svin decembrī.
    Christmas is celebrated in Latvia in December.
  • Pēdējā decembra diena noslēdz kalendāro gadu.
    The final day of December closes the calendar year.

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Meanings

Twelfth month of the year

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time
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The month after November and before January, with 31 days.

Examples

  • Šogad decembris sākās ar stipru salu.
    This year December began with a hard frost.
  • Ziemassvētkus Latvijā svin decembrī.
    Christmas is celebrated in Latvia in December.
  • Skolas brīvlaiks sāksies decembra beigās.
    The school holiday will begin at the end of December.
  • Viņa visu decembri gaidīja sniegu.
    She waited for snow throughout December.
  • Pēdējā decembra diena noslēdz kalendāro gadu.
    The final day of December closes the calendar year.

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Etymology

From Latin December, the name of the tenth month in the old Roman calendar, from decem, meaning “ten”.

FAQ

What does decembris mean?

Decembris means December, the twelfth and final month of the year.

Is decembris masculine or feminine?

Decembris is masculine.

What is the genitive singular of decembris?

The genitive singular is decembra.

How do you say “in December” in Latvian?

Use the locative form decembrī.

How many days does decembris have?

Decembris has 31 days.

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