kost pirkstos

/kuɔst ˈpir.kuɔs/
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A basic Latvian expression meaning to bitterly regret.

Examples

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

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Meanings

Everyday meaning

everyday
neutral
Used in present-day Latvian to express to bitterly regret.

Examples

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

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Etymology

FAQ

What does kost pirkstos mean?

kost pirkstos means to bitterly regret.

Is kost pirkstos common?

Yes. It is common in present-day Latvian.

Is kost pirkstos formal?

It is neutral and suitable for ordinary conversation.

Should beginners learn kost pirkstos?

Yes. It is useful core Latvian vocabulary.

How is kost pirkstos used?

Use it when the situation calls for to bitterly regret.

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