sarkans

/ˈsar.kans/
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A basic Latvian expression meaning red.

Examples

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

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Meanings

Everyday meaning

adjective
everyday
neutral
Used in present-day Latvian to express red.

Examples

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

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Etymology

FAQ

What does sarkans mean?

sarkans means red.

Is sarkans common?

Yes. It is common in present-day Latvian.

Is sarkans formal?

It is neutral and suitable for ordinary conversation.

Should beginners learn sarkans?

Yes. It is useful core Latvian vocabulary.

How is sarkans used?

Use it when the situation calls for red.

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