jumts

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The protective top covering a building, vehicle, or similar structure.

Examples

  • Automašīnai ir atverams jumts.
    The car has an opening roof.
  • Vētra norāva mājai jumtu.
    The storm tore the roof off the house.
  • Lietus skaļi bungoja pa metāla jumtu.
    The rain drummed loudly on the metal roof.
  • Strādnieki labo veco jumtu.
    The workers are repairing the old roof.
  • Ziemā no jumta regulāri jānotīra sniegs.
    In winter, snow must be cleared from the roof regularly.

Similar words

pārsegums

Meanings

Top covering

noun
architecture
neutral
The structure and outer material that cover the top of a building or vehicle and protect what is below from the weather.

Examples

  • Vētra norāva mājai jumtu.
    The storm tore the roof off the house.
  • Strādnieki labo veco jumtu.
    The workers are repairing the old roof.
  • Kaķis uzkāpa uz šķūņa jumta.
    The cat climbed onto the shed roof.
  • Lietus skaļi bungoja pa metāla jumtu.
    The rain drummed loudly on the metal roof.
  • Automašīnai ir atverams jumts.
    The car has an opening roof.
  • Ziemā no jumta regulāri jānotīra sniegs.
    In winter, snow must be cleared from the roof regularly.

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Etymology

Originally the past participle of the older verb jumt, “to roof or thatch”, from a Baltic root connected with binding or tying.

FAQ

What does jumts mean?

Jumts means the roof or protective top covering of a building or vehicle.

Is jumts masculine or feminine?

Jumts is masculine and belongs to the first declension.

What is the genitive singular of jumts?

The genitive singular of jumts is jumta.

How do you pronounce jumts?

Jumts is pronounced /ˈjumt͡s/, with stress on its only syllable.

Can jumts mean a car roof?

Yes. Jumts covers the top of a vehicle as well as the roof of a building.

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