jauns

/ˈjau̯ns/
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A basic Latvian expression meaning new or young.

Examples

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

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Meanings

Everyday meaning

adjective
everyday
neutral
Used in present-day Latvian to express new or young.

Examples

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

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Etymology

FAQ

What does jauns mean?

jauns means new or young.

Is jauns common?

Yes. It is common in present-day Latvian.

Is jauns formal?

It is neutral and suitable for ordinary conversation.

Should beginners learn jauns?

Yes. It is useful core Latvian vocabulary.

How is jauns used?

Use it when the situation calls for new or young.

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