lai veicas

/lai̯ ˈvɛi̯.t͡sas/
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A basic Latvian expression meaning good luck.

Examples

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

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Meanings

Everyday meaning

everyday
neutral
Used in present-day Latvian to express good luck.

Examples

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

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Etymology

FAQ

What does lai veicas mean?

lai veicas means good luck.

Is lai veicas common?

Yes. It is common in present-day Latvian.

Is lai veicas formal?

It is neutral and suitable for ordinary conversation.

Should beginners learn lai veicas?

Yes. It is useful core Latvian vocabulary.

How is lai veicas used?

Use it when the situation calls for good luck.

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