proti

/ˈpruɔ.ti/
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A basic Latvian expression meaning namely; that is.

Examples

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

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Meanings

Everyday meaning

adverb
everyday
neutral
Used in present-day Latvian to express namely; that is.

Examples

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

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Etymology

FAQ

What does proti mean?

proti means namely; that is.

Is proti common?

Yes. It is common in present-day Latvian.

Is proti formal?

It is neutral and suitable for ordinary conversation.

Should beginners learn proti?

Yes. It is useful core Latvian vocabulary.

How is proti used?

Use it when the situation calls for namely; that is.

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