Latvian Word of the Day
paldies
/PAL-dyes/ • interjection — 8th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: thank you; an expression of gratitude
Examples
- Paldies par palīdzību.
(Thank you for your help.) - Paldies, ka atnāci uz pasākumu.
(Thank you for coming to the event.) - Es teicu paldies, bet viņš tikai pasmaidīja.
(I said thank you, but he just smiled.)
Synonyms
- pateicos
- pateicība
Use paldies to express thanks in both formal and informal situations. It can stand alone or precede a reason (e.g., "Paldies par dāvanu"). A common reply is "Nav par ko" or "Lūdzu" (you're welcome).
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