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A first‑person singular pronoun that a speaker uses to refer to themselves.

Examples

  • Šodien es strādāju no mājām.
    Today I work from home.
  • Es esmu laimīgs.
    I am happy.
  • Es mācos latviešu valodu.
    I am learning Latvian.
  • Es redzu saulrietu.
    I see the sunset.
  • Vai es varu palīdzēt?
    Can I help?

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Usage

Use es when the speaker refers to themselves as the subject of a sentence.

Common mistakes

The pronoun es is often used where the object form mani is required, as in Viņš redz es instead of Viņš redz mani.

Etymology

FAQ

What does es mean in Latvian?

es is the first‑person singular pronoun meaning “I”.

How do you use es in a sentence?

Place es as the subject, for example Es mācos latviešu valodu.

What is the object form of es?

The object (accusative) form is mani, not es.

Is there a plural form of es?

No, the plural first‑person pronoun is mēs.

Can es be used in formal contexts?

es is neutral and suitable for both informal and formal speech.

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