Basic Verbs

1. Iet

   To go

   Usage

   The key motion verb; combine it with a destination

   Grammar Note

   The listed form is the infinitive in -t. Latvian has no aspect pairs; prefixes add completion (iet → aiziet).

2. Nākt

   To come

   Usage

   Used when a person or a vehicle arrives

3. Ēst

   To eat

   Usage

   The basic verb for anything about meals

4. Dzert

   To drink

   Usage

   For ordering or declining drinks

5. Pirkt

   To buy

   Usage

   Shopping verb; pair it with the item name

6. Redzēt

   To see

   Usage

   For sightseeing, and for asking to be shown an item

7. Gaidīt

   To wait

   Usage

   For queues and for explaining a meeting arrangement

8. Es gribu iet

   I want to go

   Usage

   The standard way to state a destination; add a place name

9. Es gribu ēst

   I want to eat

   Usage

   State what you feel like eating; add the dish name

10. Es to gribu

    I want it

    Usage

    Point at an item and say you would like it

11. Man tas nav vajadzīgs

    I don't need it

    Usage

    Decline a bag, a receipt, or anything else you do not need

12. Es meklēju

    I'm looking for it

    Usage

    Say what you are trying to find, place or object

13. Man ir

    I have it

    Usage

    States possession; used to confirm tickets or bookings

    Grammar Note

    Latvian has no verb "to have"; possession is "man ir" (to me there is).

14. Man nav

    I don't have it

    Usage

    States you do not have it, e.g. no cash on you

15. Es gribu izņemt naudu

    I want to withdraw money

    Usage

    State your intent at an ATM or a bank

16. Es gribu rezervēt

    I want to make a reservation

    Usage

    For booking a table or a room

17. Palīdziet man, lūdzu

    Please help me

    Usage

    Ask for concrete help: carrying a bag, working a machine

18. Pasakiet man, lūdzu

    Please tell me

    Usage

    Prefaces a question when you want information

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