Latvian Prepositions with Accusative
In the Latvian language, prepositions are words that show the relationship between a noun and other parts of the sentence. Some prepositions are used with the accusative case, which is a special form of nouns. This guide will help you understand how to use these prepositions correctly.
Important Points
- Uz - to, onto
- Par - about, for
- Pa - along, through
- Caur - through
- Pēc - after
Let's look at each preposition and see how they are used with examples.
The preposition 'uz' is used when talking about going to a place or moving onto something.
Examples
- Es eju uz skolu.
- Viņš uzkāpa uz jumta.
The preposition 'par' is used when talking about discussing a topic or doing something for someone.
Examples
- Mēs runājam par grāmatu.
- Viņa gatavoja vakariņas par mani.
The preposition 'pa' is used when describing movement along a path or through a space.
Examples
- Mēs staigājam pa ielu.
- Viņš skrēja pa parku.
The preposition 'caur' is used when describing movement through something.
Examples
- Viņš gāja caur mežu.
- Es skatījos caur logu.
The preposition 'pēc' is used when talking about time, specifically after something happens.
Examples
- Mēs iesim mājās pēc skolas.
- Viņa atnāca pēc pusdienām.