Jumts meaning – a roof on a building or vehicle

jumts

/ˈjumt͡s/

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

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pārsegums

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.

pārsegums

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

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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