lauzt galvu

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/lau̯zt ˈɡal.vu/
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An advanced Latvian term meaning to rack one's brains.

Examples

  • Mūsdienu tekstos “lauzt galvu” lieto ar šo nozīmi.
    An advanced Latvian term meaning to rack one's brains.
  • Lasītājs pēc konteksta saprata “lauzt galvu” nozīmi.
    The reader understood lauzt galvu as to rack one's brains.
  • Vārdnīcā šķirklis ir “lauzt galvu”.
    lauzt galvu: to rack one's brains.
  • Šajā kontekstā “lauzt galvu” nav aizstājams ar ikdienišķu sinonīmu.
    In this context lauzt galvu has the precise sense to rack one's brains.
  • Redaktors pārbaudīja vārda “lauzt galvu” lietojumu.
    The editor checked the usage of lauzt galvu: to rack one's brains.

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Meanings

Advanced meaning

thought
neutral
In present-day Latvian this denotes to rack one's brains.

Examples

  • Mūsdienu tekstos “lauzt galvu” lieto ar šo nozīmi.
    An advanced Latvian term meaning to rack one's brains.
  • Vārdnīcā šķirklis ir “lauzt galvu”.
    lauzt galvu: to rack one's brains.
  • Redaktors pārbaudīja vārda “lauzt galvu” lietojumu.
    The editor checked the usage of lauzt galvu: to rack one's brains.
  • Šajā kontekstā “lauzt galvu” nav aizstājams ar ikdienišķu sinonīmu.
    In this context lauzt galvu has the precise sense to rack one's brains.
  • Lasītājs pēc konteksta saprata “lauzt galvu” nozīmi.
    The reader understood lauzt galvu as to rack one's brains.

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Etymology

FAQ

What does lauzt galvu mean?

lauzt galvu means to rack one's brains.

What register does lauzt galvu have?

Its register is neutral.

Is lauzt galvu current Latvian?

Yes. It is attested in present-day Latvian reference sources.

How should lauzt galvu be learned?

Learn it as a complete lexical unit with its stated meaning.

Where is lauzt galvu used?

It is associated especially with thought.

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