ņemt virsroku

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/ɲæmt ˈvirs.ruɔ.ku/
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A basic Latvian expression meaning to gain the upper hand.

Examples

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

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Meanings

Everyday meaning

everyday
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Used in present-day Latvian to express to gain the upper hand.

Examples

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

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Etymology

FAQ

What does ņemt virsroku mean?

ņemt virsroku means to gain the upper hand.

Is ņemt virsroku common?

Yes. It is common in present-day Latvian.

Is ņemt virsroku formal?

It is neutral and suitable for ordinary conversation.

Should beginners learn ņemt virsroku?

Yes. It is useful core Latvian vocabulary.

How is ņemt virsroku used?

Use it when the situation calls for to gain the upper hand.

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