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/ˈsvɛi̯ki/
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A Latvian greeting used for hello and in some parting formulas, especially when speaking politely, to a group, or without marking one person's gender.
Practice using sveiki in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • Sveiki visiem, sāksim sapulci.
    Hello everyone, let us start the meeting.
  • Viņš aizgāja, pat sveiki nepateicis.
    He left without even saying goodbye.
  • Sveiki, vai šī vieta ir brīva?
    Hi, is this seat free?
  • Sveiki, prieks jūs satikt!
    Hello, it is nice to meet you.
  • Palieciet sveiki, mani draugi!
    Farewell, my friends!

Similar words

uz redzēšanos
sveika
sveicināti
sveiks
atā
labdien
čau

Meanings

Greet or take leave politely

interjection
social
neutral
A polite everyday word said when meeting someone or, in some contexts, when parting, close to hello, hi, or farewell.

Examples

  • Sveiki, prieks jūs satikt!
    Hello, it is nice to meet you.
  • Sveiki visiem, sāksim sapulci.
    Hello everyone, let us start the meeting.
  • Sveiki, vai šī vieta ir brīva?
    Hi, is this seat free?
  • Viņš aizgāja, pat sveiki nepateicis.
    He left without even saying goodbye.
  • Palieciet sveiki, mani draugi!
    Farewell, my friends!

Similar words

labdien
sveicināti
sveiks
sveika
čau
atā
uz redzēšanos

Etymology

From Latvian sveiks, meaning safe, sound, or healthy, used as a wish of well-being in greeting and parting formulas. Sveiki is the plural or general form that has become a common polite interjection.

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