Use mēs to refer to the speaker together with others, not for singular reference.
Use mēs to refer to the speaker together with others, not for singular reference.
Using mēs for singular reference, as in Mēs esmu, is incorrect.
What does mēs mean?
mēs means ‘we’, the first‑person plural pronoun in Latvian.
How is mēs pronounced?
It is pronounced /mɛːs/, with a long ‘ē’ sound.
What is the singular counterpart of mēs?
The singular first‑person pronoun is es.
When should I use mēs instead of jūs?
mēs is used for ‘we’, while jūs refers to ‘you’ (plural or formal).
Does mēs change in the accusative case?
In Latvian, mēs stays the same in the accusative; the form does not change.
What is the genitive form of mēs?
The genitive of mēs is mūsu.
Can mēs be used in formal writing?
Yes, mēs is neutral and appropriate in both informal and formal contexts.
Is there a difference between mēs and viņi?
mēs means ‘we’, while viņi means ‘they’ (masculine).
How do I form a negative sentence with mēs?
Place ne before the verb, e.g., Mēs neesam laimīgi (‘We are not happy’).