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.

Examples

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

Similar words

studentu rezidence
studentu kopmītne
guļamtelpa
naktsmītne
kopmītne

Meanings

Usage

Use dormitorija when the international loanword fits the context, and use kopmītne for the more usual Latvian word for a dormitory.

Common mistakes

Dormitorijā means in the dormitory, while uz dormitoriju means to the dormitory. The Latvian word kopmītne is often more idiomatic.

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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