turpretī

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A basic Latvian expression meaning by contrast; whereas.

Examples

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

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Meanings

Everyday meaning

adverb
everyday
neutral
Used in present-day Latvian to express by contrast; whereas.

Examples

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

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Etymology

FAQ

What does turpretī mean?

turpretī means by contrast; whereas.

Is turpretī common?

Yes. It is common in present-day Latvian.

Is turpretī formal?

It is neutral and suitable for ordinary conversation.

Should beginners learn turpretī?

Yes. It is useful core Latvian vocabulary.

How is turpretī used?

Use it when the situation calls for by contrast; whereas.

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