pus deviņi

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/ˈpus ˈdeviɲi/
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The Latvian way to say half past eight, literally half nine because the half hour is counted toward the next hour.
Practice using pus deviņi in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • Mēs tiksimies pus deviņos.
    We will meet at half past eight.
  • Viņa piezvanīja ap pus deviņiem vakarā.
    She called at about half past eight in the evening.
  • Vilciens atiet pus deviņos no rīta.
    The train leaves at half past eight in the morning.
  • Līdz pus deviņiem vēl ir desmit minūtes.
    There are still ten minutes until half past eight.
  • Pus deviņos sākas sapulce.
    The meeting starts at half past eight.

Similar words

pusdeviņi
pusdeviņos
astoņi trīsdesmit
8:30

Meanings

Half past eight

timekeeping
neutral
The Latvian time expression for 8:30, literally half of the way to nine.

Examples

  • Pulkstenis rāda pus deviņi.
    The clock shows half past eight.
  • Mēs tiksimies pus deviņos.
    We will meet at half past eight.
  • Vilciens atiet pus deviņos no rīta.
    The train leaves at half past eight in the morning.
  • Pus deviņos sākas sapulce.
    The meeting starts at half past eight.
  • Līdz pus deviņiem vēl ir desmit minūtes.
    There are still ten minutes until half past eight.
  • Viņa piezvanīja ap pus deviņiem vakarā.
    She called at about half past eight in the evening.

Similar words

8:30
astoņi trīsdesmit
pusdeviņi
pusdeviņos

Etymology

Literally "half nine", from pus, "half", and deviņi, "nine".

FAQ

What does pus deviņi mean?

pus deviņi means half past eight, or 8:30, in Latvian.

Why does pus deviņi mean 8:30?

Latvian counts the half hour toward the next hour, so half nine means halfway to nine.

How do you say at half past eight in Latvian?

Use pus deviņos, as in Mēs tiksimies pus deviņos.

Can I say astoņi trīsdesmit instead?

Yes. astoņi trīsdesmit is the direct digital-style way to say 8:30.

What is the difference between pus deviņi and pus deviņos?

pus deviņi states the time, while pus deviņos means at half past eight.

How is pus deviņi pronounced?

pus deviņi is pronounced /ˈpus ˈdeviɲi/.

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