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celebration, festivities, observance, solemnity
/ˈsviniːbas/
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A Latvian noun mainly used in the plural for celebrations or festivities, with a rarer singular literary sense of solemnity.
Examples
Pilsētā sākās neatkarības dienas svinības.
The Independence Day celebrations began in the city.
Ģimene gatavojās dzimšanas dienas svinībām.
The family was preparing for the birthday celebration.
Viņa balsī bija neparasta svinība.
There was an unusual solemnity in her voice.
Runas noslēgumā iestājās dziļa svinība.
A deep solemnity settled in at the end of the speech.
Skola rīkoja izlaiduma svinības pagalmā.
The school held graduation celebrations in the courtyard.
Similar words
svētki
nopietnība
pasākums
sarīkojums
svinīgums
pacilātība
cildenums
festivāls
godības
svinēšana
Meanings
Examples
Kāzu svinības turpinājās līdz rītam.
The wedding celebrations continued until morning.
Pilsētā sākās neatkarības dienas svinības.
The Independence Day celebrations began in the city.
Ģimene gatavojās dzimšanas dienas svinībām.
The family was preparing for the birthday celebration.
Pēc koncerta viesi devās uz svinībām.
After the concert, the guests went to the festivities.
Skola rīkoja izlaiduma svinības pagalmā.
The school held graduation celebrations in the courtyard.
Jāņu svinībās skanēja dziesmas un smaržoja ugunskuri.
Songs rang out and bonfires scented the air during the Jāņi festivities.
Nelielās svinībās piedalījās tikai tuvākie draugi.
Only the closest friends attended the small celebration.
Similar words
svētki
svinēšana
festivāls
godības
sarīkojums
pasākums
Examples
Baznīcā valdīja klusa svinība.
A quiet solemnity filled the church.
Viņa balsī bija neparasta svinība.
There was an unusual solemnity in her voice.
Klusums pie pieminekļa radīja īpašu svinību.
The silence by the monument created a special solemnity.
Ceremonijas sākumā telpu pārņēma svinība.
At the start of the ceremony, solemnity filled the room.
Runas noslēgumā iestājās dziļa svinība.
A deep solemnity settled in at the end of the speech.
Šī svinība atšķīra brīdi no parastas ikdienas.
This solemnity set the moment apart from ordinary life.
Vecajā tekstā svinība nozīmē pacilātu nopietnību.
In the old text, svinība means elevated seriousness.
Similar words
svinīgums
nopietnība
pacilātība
cildenums
Etymology
Formed in Latvian from svinēt, meaning “to celebrate,” with the noun-forming suffix -ība and the usual plural ending -as.
FAQ
Svinības means celebrations, festivities, or a set of special activities marking an important occasion.
Is svinības singular or plural?
Svinības is the normal plural form. The singular svinība exists, but it is not the usual word for a birthday, wedding, or holiday celebration.
How is svinības pronounced?
Svinības is pronounced /ˈsviniːbas/.
What is the difference between svinības and svētki?
Svētki often names a holiday or feast day, while svinības focuses on the celebration or activities around an occasion.
Can svinības mean ceremony?
It can include ceremonial activities, but ceremonija is the more direct Latvian word for a ceremony as a formal rite.
What does singular svinība mean?
In rare literary use, svinība can mean solemnity, a serious and elevated mood.
What verb is related to svinības?
The related verb is svinēt, meaning “to celebrate.”
What are common phrases with svinības?
Common phrases include kāzu svinības, dzimšanas dienas svinības, and Jāņu svinības.
What are English translations of svinības?
Common translations are celebration, festivities, and observance, depending on context.
What is an example of svinības?
Kāzu svinības turpinājās līdz rītam means “The wedding celebrations continued until morning.”
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