lai nu kā

/lai̯ nu kaː/
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A basic Latvian expression meaning be that as it may.

Examples

  • Skolotāja uzrakstīja lai nu kā uz tāfeles.
    The teacher wrote be that as it may on the board.
  • Mēs šodien mācāmies lai nu kā.
    We are learning be that as it may today.
  • Es dzirdēju lai nu kā ikdienas sarunā.
    I heard be that as it may in an everyday conversation.
  • Viņa pareizi lietoja lai nu kā teikumā.
    She used be that as it may correctly in a sentence.
  • Lūdzu, izlasi piemēru ar lai nu kā.
    Please read the example with be that as it may.

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Meanings

Everyday meaning

everyday
neutral
Used in present-day Latvian to express be that as it may.

Examples

  • Skolotāja uzrakstīja lai nu kā uz tāfeles.
    The teacher wrote be that as it may on the board.
  • Es dzirdēju lai nu kā ikdienas sarunā.
    I heard be that as it may in an everyday conversation.
  • Lūdzu, izlasi piemēru ar lai nu kā.
    Please read the example with be that as it may.
  • Mēs šodien mācāmies lai nu kā.
    We are learning be that as it may today.
  • Viņa pareizi lietoja lai nu kā teikumā.
    She used be that as it may correctly in a sentence.

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Etymology

FAQ

What does lai nu kā mean?

lai nu kā means be that as it may.

Is lai nu kā common?

Yes. It is common in present-day Latvian.

Is lai nu kā formal?

It is neutral and suitable for ordinary conversation.

Should beginners learn lai nu kā?

Yes. It is useful core Latvian vocabulary.

How is lai nu kā used?

Use it when the situation calls for be that as it may.

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