matu suka
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hairbrush, hair brush
/ˈmatu ˈsuka/
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A brush for smoothing, detangling, or styling hair in daily grooming.
Examples
Ceļojumā viņa ielika somā mazu matu suku.
For the trip, she put a small hairbrush in her bag.
Pēc sukāšanas izņem matus no matu sukas.
After brushing, remove the hair from the hairbrush.
Neturi slapju matu suku aizvērtā kosmētikas somiņā.
Do not keep a wet hairbrush in a closed cosmetics bag.
Bērnam vajadzīga mīksta matu suka, lai neskrāpētu galvas ādu.
A child needs a soft hairbrush so it does not scratch the scalp.
Frizieris izvēlējās matu suku ar dabīgiem sariem.
The hairdresser chose a hairbrush with natural bristles.
Meanings
Examples
Es nopirku jaunu matu suku.
I bought a new hairbrush.
Apaļā matu suka palīdz ieveidot matu galus.
The round hairbrush helps style the ends of the hair.
Pēc sukāšanas izņem matus no matu sukas.
After brushing, remove the hair from the hairbrush.
Ceļojumā viņa ielika somā mazu matu suku.
For the trip, she put a small hairbrush in her bag.
Frizieris izvēlējās matu suku ar dabīgiem sariem.
The hairdresser chose a hairbrush with natural bristles.
Neturi slapju matu suku aizvērtā kosmētikas somiņā.
Do not keep a wet hairbrush in a closed cosmetics bag.
Bērnam vajadzīga mīksta matu suka, lai neskrāpētu galvas ādu.
A child needs a soft hairbrush so it does not scratch the scalp.
Etymology
Literally "hair brush": matu is the genitive plural of mati, meaning "hair", and suka means "brush".
FAQ
What does matu suka mean?
matu suka means hairbrush, a brush used for smoothing, detangling, or styling hair.
Is matu suka the same as ķemme?
No. matu suka is a brush with bristles or pins, while ķemme is a comb with teeth.
Why does matu suka become matu suku?
Latvian changes the ending for case, so matu suku is the accusative form used after verbs such as nopirkt.
What is the plural of matu suka?
The nominative plural is matu sukas. After quantity words, Latvian often uses genitive plural matu suku.
Can matu suka refer to a wet-hair brush?
Yes, if the brush is made for wet hair. The phrase matu suka itself only says that it is a hairbrush.
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