dormitorija

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/ˈdɔrmitorija/
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A Latvian loanword for a dormitory, either a residence building or a shared sleeping room.
Practice using dormitorija in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • Šī dormitorija tika atklāta pirms desmit gadiem.
    This dormitory opened ten years ago.
  • Hostelī mums bija gultas kopīgā dormitorijā.
    At the hostel, we had beds in a shared dormitory.
  • Viņa ieguva vietu dormitorijā.
    She got a place in the dormitory.
  • Mēs pārvācāmies uz dormitoriju septembrī.
    We moved to the dormitory in September.
  • Universitāte uzcēla trīs dormitorijas.
    The university built three dormitories.

Similar words

kopmītne
guļamtelpa
naktsmītne
studentu kopmītne
studentu rezidence

Meanings

Dormitory

noun
housing
neutral
A dormitory building or shared sleeping room, especially for students, travellers, or people living in an institution.

Examples

  • Studenti dzīvo jaunajā dormitorijā.
    The students live in the new dormitory.
  • Universitāte uzcēla trīs dormitorijas.
    The university built three dormitories.
  • Viņa ieguva vietu dormitorijā.
    She got a place in the dormitory.
  • Hostelī mums bija gultas kopīgā dormitorijā.
    At the hostel, we had beds in a shared dormitory.
  • Mēs pārvācāmies uz dormitoriju septembrī.
    We moved to the dormitory in September.
  • Šī dormitorija tika atklāta pirms desmit gadiem.
    This dormitory opened ten years ago.

Similar words

kopmītne
studentu kopmītne
studentu rezidence
guļamtelpa
naktsmītne

Etymology

Borrowed from the international word dormitory, ultimately from Latin dormitorium, "sleeping place", from dormire, "to sleep".

FAQ

What does dormitorija mean?

dormitorija means dormitory in Latvian, either a residence building or a shared sleeping room.

Is dormitorija the same as kopmītne?

dormitorija is a loanword, while kopmītne is the more usual Latvian word for a dormitory.

How do you say in the dormitory in Latvian?

Use dormitorijā, as in Studenti dzīvo jaunajā dormitorijā.

Can dormitorija refer to a hostel room?

Yes. dormitorija can refer to a shared sleeping room in a hostel.

What is the plural of dormitorija?

The plural is dormitorijas.

Where does dormitorija come from?

dormitorija comes through the international word dormitory, ultimately from Latin dormitorium, sleeping place.

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