durvis

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/ˈdurvis/
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A movable barrier that controls access to an enclosed space.
Practice using durvis in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • Mājai ir smagas koka durvis.
    The house has a heavy wooden door.
  • Skapja durvis palika vaļā.
    The cupboard door was left open.
  • Lūdzu, aizver durvis.
    Please close the door.
  • Pie durvīm kāds klauvē.
    Someone is knocking at the door.
  • Aiz durvīm bija dzirdamas balsis.
    Voices could be heard behind the door.

Similar words

vāks
ieeja

Meanings

Entrance-closing panel

noun
buildings
neutral
A movable panel that opens or closes an entrance in the wall of a building, room, vehicle, or similar space.

Examples

  • Lūdzu, aizver durvis.
    Please close the door.
  • Pie durvīm kāds klauvē.
    Someone is knocking at the door.
  • Viņa atslēdza durvis ar atslēgu.
    She unlocked the door with a key.
  • Aiz durvīm bija dzirdamas balsis.
    Voices could be heard behind the door.
  • Mājai ir smagas koka durvis.
    The house has a heavy wooden door.

Similar words

ieeja

Door on furniture or a compartment

noun
furniture
neutral
A hinged or sliding panel that opens or closes a cupboard, cabinet, appliance, or other enclosed compartment.

Examples

  • Skapja durvis palika vaļā.
    The cupboard door was left open.
  • Viņš salaboja virtuves skapīša durvis.
    He repaired the kitchen cabinet door.
  • Ledusskapja durvis cieši neaizveras.
    The refrigerator door does not close tightly.
  • Aiz stikla durvīm stāvēja grāmatas.
    Books stood behind the glass doors.
  • Mazajām durvīm bija metāla rokturis.
    The small door had a metal handle.

Similar words

vāks

Etymology

From Proto-Baltic forms related to Lithuanian durys, ultimately from an ancient Indo-European family of words for a door or gateway. Latvian preserves the word chiefly as a plural-only feminine noun.

FAQ

What does durvis mean?

It means a door, whether at the entrance to a room or building or on furniture and appliances.

Is durvis singular or plural?

It is normally a plural-only noun in standard Latvian, even when English refers to one door.

What gender is durvis?

It is feminine.

What is the genitive of durvis?

The genitive plural is durvju, as in durvju rokturis, “door handle”.

Can durvis mean a cupboard door?

Yes. It also names the hinged or sliding panel on a cupboard, cabinet, refrigerator, or similar compartment.

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