The dog handler trained the dog to find missing people.
Vectēvs man mācīja pīt grozus.
Grandfather taught me to weave baskets.
Vēsture māca, ka miers nav pašsaprotams.
History teaches that peace cannot be taken for granted.
Budisms māca līdzcietību pret dzīvām būtnēm.
Buddhism teaches compassion for living beings.
Similar words
dresēt
norādīt
skolot
vēstīt
pamācīt
paust
apmācīt
audzināt
izglītot
trenēt
Meanings
Impart knowledge or skills
verb
education
neutral
To give someone knowledge, practical ability or a desired pattern of behaviour, including through formal instruction, upbringing or animal training.
Examples
Skolotāja māca bērniem lasīt.
The teacher teaches the children to read.
Viņš skolā māca matemātiku.
He teaches mathematics at school.
Vectēvs man mācīja pīt grozus.
Grandfather taught me to weave baskets.
Treneris māca komandai disciplīnu.
The coach teaches the team discipline.
Kinologs mācīja suni meklēt pazudušus cilvēkus.
The dog handler trained the dog to find missing people.
Vecāki māca bērnus cienīt citus.
Parents teach children to respect others.
Similar words
izglītot
apmācīt
skolot
instruēt
trenēt
audzināt
dresēt
Convey a lesson or principle
verb
communication
neutral
For an experience, teaching, proverb or belief system to communicate a principle or lead someone to an understanding.
Examples
Šī pieredze man mācīja būt pacietīgam.
This experience taught me to be patient.
Vēsture māca, ka miers nav pašsaprotams.
History teaches that peace cannot be taken for granted.
Sena paruna māca netiesāt pārsteidzīgi.
An old proverb teaches us not to judge hastily.
Budisms māca līdzcietību pret dzīvām būtnēm.
Buddhism teaches compassion for living beings.
Kļūdas bieži māca vairāk nekā panākumi.
Mistakes often teach more than successes.
Similar words
pamācīt
norādīt
vēstīt
paust
Etymology
Related to mācīties ‘to learn or study’ and mācība ‘teaching or lesson’, with the non-reflexive verb expressing the action that causes another to learn.
FAQ
What does mācīt mean?
It means to teach, instruct or train, and it can also describe an experience or doctrine that imparts a lesson.
What is the difference between mācīt and mācīties?
Mācīt means to teach someone, while mācīties means to learn or study.
What are the main forms of mācīt?
The third-person present is māca, and the third-person past is mācīja.
Can mācīt be used for animals?
Yes. It can describe training an animal to behave or perform a task.
Which case follows mācīt?
The learner may be expressed in the accusative, while the person receiving knowledge can also occur in the dative, depending on the construction.
How is mācīt pronounced?
It is pronounced /ˈmaːt͡siːt/, with stress on the first syllable.
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