pirmdiena

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The first day of the week, following Sunday and preceding Tuesday.

Examples

  • Sapulci pārcēla uz pirmdienu.
    The meeting was moved to Monday.
  • Pirmdienas rītā vilciens bija pilns.
    The train was full on Monday morning.
  • Šodien ir pirmdiena.
    Today is Monday.
  • Muzejs pirmdienās ir slēgts.
    The museum is closed on Mondays.
  • Līdz pirmdienai darbs jāpabeidz.
    The work must be finished by Monday.

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Meanings

First day of the week

noun
time
neutral
The day after Sunday and before Tuesday, normally treated as the start of the working week.

Examples

  • Šodien ir pirmdiena.
    Today is Monday.
  • Muzejs pirmdienās ir slēgts.
    The museum is closed on Mondays.
  • Sapulci pārcēla uz pirmdienu.
    The meeting was moved to Monday.
  • Līdz pirmdienai darbs jāpabeidz.
    The work must be finished by Monday.
  • Pirmdienas rītā vilciens bija pilns.
    The train was full on Monday morning.

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Etymology

A compound of pirmā, meaning ‘first’, and diena, meaning ‘day’. Its form reflects Monday's place as the first day in the Latvian week.

FAQ

What does pirmdiena mean?

Pirmdiena means Monday, the first day of the week.

Is pirmdiena masculine or feminine?

Pirmdiena is feminine.

What is the genitive singular of pirmdiena?

The genitive singular is pirmdienas.

How do you say ‘on Monday’ in Latvian?

Use the locative pirmdienā for ‘on Monday’.

What is the plural of pirmdiena?

The nominative plural is pirmdienas, often used when speaking about Mondays in general.

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