svētdiena

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/ˈsvæː.diɛ.na/
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The seventh day of the week, after Saturday and before Monday.
Practice using svētdiena in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • Mēs pārcēlām pusdienas uz svētdienu.
    We moved lunch to Sunday.
  • Bibliotēka svētdienās ir slēgta.
    The library is closed on Sundays.
  • Rīt ir svētdiena.
    Tomorrow is Sunday.
  • Svētdienas rītā parkā ir kluss.
    The park is quiet on Sunday morning.
  • Līdz svētdienai jāpabeidz darbs.
    The work must be finished by Sunday.

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Meanings

Seventh day of the week

noun
time
neutral
The day after Saturday and before Monday, commonly the final day of the weekend.

Examples

  • Rīt ir svētdiena.
    Tomorrow is Sunday.
  • Bibliotēka svētdienās ir slēgta.
    The library is closed on Sundays.
  • Mēs pārcēlām pusdienas uz svētdienu.
    We moved lunch to Sunday.
  • Līdz svētdienai jāpabeidz darbs.
    The work must be finished by Sunday.
  • Svētdienas rītā parkā ir kluss.
    The park is quiet on Sunday morning.

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Etymology

A compound of svēta, meaning “holy,” and diena, meaning “day.” The name reflects Sunday’s historical role as the Christian holy day.

FAQ

What does svētdiena mean?

Svētdiena means Sunday, the seventh day of the week.

Is svētdiena masculine or feminine?

Svētdiena is feminine.

What is the genitive singular of svētdiena?

The genitive singular is svētdienas.

How do you say “on Sunday” in Latvian?

Use the locative form svētdienā.

What does the related adverb svētdien mean?

Svētdien means “on Sunday” and has no case ending.

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