vispirms

/ˈvis.pirms/
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A basic Latvian expression meaning first of all.

Examples

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

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Meanings

Everyday meaning

adverb
everyday
neutral
Used in present-day Latvian to express first of all.

Examples

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

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Etymology

FAQ

What does vispirms mean?

vispirms means first of all.

Is vispirms common?

Yes. It is common in present-day Latvian.

Is vispirms formal?

It is neutral and suitable for ordinary conversation.

Should beginners learn vispirms?

Yes. It is useful core Latvian vocabulary.

How is vispirms used?

Use it when the situation calls for first of all.

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