zināt

/ˈzi.naːt/
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A basic Latvian expression meaning to know.

Examples

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

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Meanings

Everyday meaning

verb
everyday
neutral
Used in present-day Latvian to express to know.

Examples

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

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Etymology

FAQ

What does zināt mean?

zināt means to know.

Is zināt common?

Yes. It is common in present-day Latvian.

Is zināt formal?

It is neutral and suitable for ordinary conversation.

Should beginners learn zināt?

Yes. It is useful core Latvian vocabulary.

How is zināt used?

Use it when the situation calls for to know.

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