Understanding Latviešu Question Formation
In the Latvian language, forming questions is a fun way to learn how to ask about the world around you. Let's explore how you can turn a regular sentence into a question!
Important Points
- Kas? - Who?
- Ko? - What?
- Kur? - Where?
- Kad? - When?
- Kā? - How?
- Kāpēc? - Why?
These words help you start your questions. You can use them to ask about people, things, places, times, ways, and reasons.
To ask a yes or no question, you can start with the verb or add a question word at the end of the sentence. This changes a statement into a question.
Examples
- Tu esi mājās? (Are you at home?)
- Viņš spēlē futbolu? (Does he play football?)
- Mēs ejam uz skolu? (Are we going to school?)
When you want to know more specific information, use a question word at the beginning of your sentence.
Examples
- Kas ir tavs vārds? (Who is your name?)
- Kur tu dzīvo? (Where do you live?)
- Kā tu jūties? (How do you feel?)
In Latvian, you can change the word order to make a question. Often, the verb comes first, followed by the subject.
Examples
- Vai tu lasi grāmatu? (Do you read a book?)
- Vai viņa nāk uz ballīti? (Is she coming to the party?)
- Vai mēs varam spēlēt ārā? (Can we play outside?)
The more you practice asking questions in Latvian, the easier it will become. Try using different question words and changing word order to see how many questions you can create!