Latvian Word of the Day
lūdzu
LOO-dzu • interjection — 11th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: Please (used to make a polite request); also used to mean 'you're welcome' or 'here you are' in some contexts
Examples
- Lūdzu, pasniedz man sāli.
(Please pass me the salt.) - Vai jūs varat, lūdzu, atkārtot to vēlreiz?
(Could you please repeat that once more?) - Šeit ir jūsu rēķins. — Lūdzu.
(Here is your bill. — You're welcome / Here you go.)
Synonyms
- palūdzu
- lūgt
Use 'lūdzu' to make requests politely (equivalent to 'please'). It can also be used when handing something to someone ('here you go') or as a polite response similar to 'you're welcome.' In questions, adding 'lūdzu' softens the request (e.g., 'Vai jūs varat, lūdzu...').
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