Understanding Latviešu Ordinal Numbers
In the Latvian language, ordinal numbers are used to describe the position or order of things. They tell us where something is in a list, like first, second, or third. Let's learn how to use them!
Basic Rules for Ordinal Numbers
Important Points
- Ordinal numbers in Latvian change their ending based on gender and case.
- For masculine nouns, ordinal numbers usually end in '-ais'.
- For feminine nouns, ordinal numbers usually end in '-ā'.
- Ordinal numbers need to match the noun they describe in gender, number, and case.
To form ordinal numbers, we start with the base number and add the correct ending. For example, 'pirmais' for 'first' when talking about a boy, and 'pirmā' for 'first' when talking about a girl.
Examples
- Viņš ir pirmais rindā.
- Viņa ir pirmā klasē.
- Tas ir trešais stāvs.
Using Ordinal Numbers in Sentences
Ordinal numbers help us describe the order of things in a sentence. Whether you're talking about the order of people, objects, or events, make sure the number matches the gender and case of the noun.
Examples
- Viņš dzīvo otrā mājā.
- Mēs redzējām ceturtās durvis.
- Viņi ir sestie sacensībās.