vecs

/ˈvæt͡ss/
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A basic Latvian expression meaning old.

Examples

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

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Meanings

Everyday meaning

adjective
everyday
neutral
Used in present-day Latvian to express old.

Examples

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

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Etymology

FAQ

What does vecs mean?

vecs means old.

Is vecs common?

Yes. It is common in present-day Latvian.

Is vecs formal?

It is neutral and suitable for ordinary conversation.

Should beginners learn vecs?

Yes. It is useful core Latvian vocabulary.

How is vecs used?

Use it when the situation calls for old.

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