pusdienas

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/ˈpusdiɛnas/
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The Latvian word for lunch, the meal eaten around the middle of the day.
Practice using pusdienas in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • Ko tu ēdi pusdienās?
    What did you eat for lunch?
  • Skolēni pusdienas ēd ēdnīcā.
    The students eat lunch in the cafeteria.
  • Šodien pusdienās bija zupa un salāti.
    Today there was soup and salad for lunch.
  • Viņa pagatavoja pusdienas visai ģimenei.
    She prepared lunch for the whole family.
  • Pēc pusdienām iesim pastaigā.
    After lunch, we will go for a walk.

Similar words

dienas maltīte
pusdienu maltīte
ēdiens
maltīte

Meanings

Lunch

noun
food
neutral
The midday meal, usually eaten around the middle of the day.

Examples

  • Ko tu ēdi pusdienās?
    What did you eat for lunch?
  • Šodien pusdienās bija zupa un salāti.
    Today there was soup and salad for lunch.
  • Mēs ēdīsim pusdienas pulksten vienos.
    We will eat lunch at one o'clock.
  • Viņa pagatavoja pusdienas visai ģimenei.
    She prepared lunch for the whole family.
  • Pēc pusdienām iesim pastaigā.
    After lunch, we will go for a walk.
  • Skolēni pusdienas ēd ēdnīcā.
    The students eat lunch in the cafeteria.

Similar words

dienas maltīte
maltīte
ēdiens
pusdienu maltīte

Etymology

Built from Latvian pus-, "half", and diena, "day", pointing to the middle of the day.

FAQ

What does pusdienas mean?

pusdienas means lunch in Latvian.

Is pusdienas singular or plural?

pusdienas is plural in form, but it names one meal, lunch.

How do you say for lunch in Latvian?

Use pusdienās, as in Ko tu ēdi pusdienās?

How do you say after lunch in Latvian?

Use pēc pusdienām, as in Pēc pusdienām iesim pastaigā.

What is the difference between pusdienas and vakariņas?

pusdienas is lunch, while vakariņas is dinner or supper.

Where does pusdienas come from?

pusdienas is built from Latvian roots meaning half and day, pointing to the middle of the day.

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