pagaidām

/ˈpa.ɡai̯.daːm/
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A basic Latvian expression meaning for the time being.

Examples

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

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Meanings

Everyday meaning

adverb
everyday
neutral
Used in present-day Latvian to express for the time being.

Examples

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

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Etymology

FAQ

What does pagaidām mean?

pagaidām means for the time being.

Is pagaidām common?

Yes. It is common in present-day Latvian.

Is pagaidām formal?

It is neutral and suitable for ordinary conversation.

Should beginners learn pagaidām?

Yes. It is useful core Latvian vocabulary.

How is pagaidām used?

Use it when the situation calls for for the time being.

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