gandrīz

/ˈɡan.driːz/
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A basic Latvian expression meaning almost.

Examples

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

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Meanings

Everyday meaning

adverb
everyday
neutral
Used in present-day Latvian to express almost.

Examples

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

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Etymology

FAQ

What does gandrīz mean?

gandrīz means almost.

Is gandrīz common?

Yes. It is common in present-day Latvian.

Is gandrīz formal?

It is neutral and suitable for ordinary conversation.

Should beginners learn gandrīz?

Yes. It is useful core Latvian vocabulary.

How is gandrīz used?

Use it when the situation calls for almost.

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