studentu māja

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/ˈstudentu ˈmaːja/
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A Latvian phrase for a student house, residence, or student center connected with a university or student community.

Examples

  • Universitātes studentu mājā ir mācību telpas un kopīga virtuve.
    The university student house has study rooms and a shared kitchen.
  • Studentu mājā vakar notika galda spēļu vakars.
    A board-game evening took place at the student house yesterday.
  • Viņa dzīvo studentu mājā netālu no fakultātes.
    She lives in a student residence near the faculty.
  • RSU Studentu māja ir atvērta studentiem.
    The RSU Student House is open to students.
  • Jaunā studentu māja atrodas blakus bibliotēkai.
    The new student center is next to the library.

Similar words

studentu centrs
kopmītne
studentu dzīvesvieta
studentu kopmītne
studentu rezidence

Meanings

Usage

Translate studentu māja by context: student residence for housing, student house for a named facility, and student center for a study or activity space.

Common mistakes

Studentu māja is not automatically a private home or only a dormitory, and Latvian changes māja to forms like mājā and mājai by case.

Etymology

Literally "students' house", from studentu, the genitive plural of students, and māja, "house".

FAQ

What does studentu māja mean?

studentu māja literally means students' house and can mean a student house, residence, or student center.

Is studentu māja always a dormitory?

No. studentu māja can be a dormitory, but it can also be a student activity or study space.

Why is Studentu māja sometimes capitalized?

It is capitalized when it is part of an official facility name, such as RSU Studentu māja.

How do you say in the student house in Latvian?

Use studentu mājā, as in Es dzīvoju studentu mājā.

What is a close Latvian word for dormitory?

kopmītne or studentu kopmītne is a closer word for dormitory.

Where does studentu māja come from?

studentu māja combines studentu, meaning of students, with māja, meaning house.

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