janvāris

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/ˈjan.vaː.ris/
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The first month of the year, after December and before February.
Practice using janvāris in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • Skola atsākas sestajā janvārī.
    School resumes on the sixth of January.
  • Līdz janvāra beigām dienas kļūst garākas.
    By the end of January, the days grow longer.
  • Latvijā janvāris bieži ir auksts.
    In Latvia, January is often cold.
  • Biļetes jānopērk līdz janvārim.
    The tickets must be bought before January.
  • Mēs pārcelsimies uz Rīgu janvārī.
    We will move to Riga in January.

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Meanings

First month of the year

noun
time
neutral
The month after December and before February, with 31 days.

Examples

  • Latvijā janvāris bieži ir auksts.
    In Latvia, January is often cold.
  • Mēs pārcelsimies uz Rīgu janvārī.
    We will move to Riga in January.
  • Skola atsākas sestajā janvārī.
    School resumes on the sixth of January.
  • Līdz janvāra beigām dienas kļūst garākas.
    By the end of January, the days grow longer.
  • Biļetes jānopērk līdz janvārim.
    The tickets must be bought before January.

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Etymology

Borrowed through other European languages from Latin Iānuārius, the month named for the Roman god Janus, who was linked with beginnings and transitions.

FAQ

What does janvāris mean?

Janvāris means January, the first month of the year.

Is janvāris masculine or feminine?

Janvāris is masculine.

What is the genitive singular of janvāris?

The genitive singular is janvāra.

How do you say “in January” in Latvian?

Use the locative form janvārī.

How is a date in January expressed in Latvian?

An ordinal number is used with janvārī, as in sestajā janvārī, “on January sixth.”

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