gan jau

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A basic Latvian expression meaning surely; it will work out.

Examples

  • Viņa pareizi lietoja gan jau teikumā.
    She used surely; it will work out correctly in a sentence.
  • Skolotāja uzrakstīja gan jau uz tāfeles.
    The teacher wrote surely; it will work out on the board.
  • Mēs šodien mācāmies gan jau.
    We are learning surely; it will work out today.
  • Lūdzu, izlasi piemēru ar gan jau.
    Please read the example with surely; it will work out.
  • Es dzirdēju gan jau ikdienas sarunā.
    I heard surely; it will work out in an everyday conversation.

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Meanings

Everyday meaning

everyday
neutral
Used in present-day Latvian to express surely; it will work out.

Examples

  • Skolotāja uzrakstīja gan jau uz tāfeles.
    The teacher wrote surely; it will work out on the board.
  • Es dzirdēju gan jau ikdienas sarunā.
    I heard surely; it will work out in an everyday conversation.
  • Lūdzu, izlasi piemēru ar gan jau.
    Please read the example with surely; it will work out.
  • Mēs šodien mācāmies gan jau.
    We are learning surely; it will work out today.
  • Viņa pareizi lietoja gan jau teikumā.
    She used surely; it will work out correctly in a sentence.

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Etymology

FAQ

What does gan jau mean?

gan jau means surely; it will work out.

Is gan jau common?

Yes. It is common in present-day Latvian.

Is gan jau formal?

It is neutral and suitable for ordinary conversation.

Should beginners learn gan jau?

Yes. It is useful core Latvian vocabulary.

How is gan jau used?

Use it when the situation calls for surely; it will work out.

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