iepriekš

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/ˈiɛ.priɛkʃ/
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A basic Latvian expression meaning beforehand; previously.

Examples

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

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Meanings

Everyday meaning

adverb
everyday
neutral
Used in present-day Latvian to express beforehand; previously.

Examples

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

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Etymology

FAQ

What does iepriekš mean?

iepriekš means beforehand; previously.

Is iepriekš common?

Yes. It is common in present-day Latvian.

Is iepriekš formal?

It is neutral and suitable for ordinary conversation.

Should beginners learn iepriekš?

Yes. It is useful core Latvian vocabulary.

How is iepriekš used?

Use it when the situation calls for beforehand; previously.

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