Latvian Word of the Day
nauda
/NAU-da/ • noun — 18th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: money; currency or financial resources used to buy goods and services
Examples
- Man vajag vairāk naudas, lai nopirktu jaunu telefonu.
(I need more money to buy a new phone.) - Vai tu vari man aizdot naudu?
(Can you lend me some money?) - Es katru mēnesi iekrāju naudu.
(I save money every month.)
Synonyms
- līdzekļi
- kapitāls
Nauda is the general word for money in Latvian and is used for cash, savings, and financial resources. It is usually uncountable (you'd say 'daudz naudas' for 'a lot of money'). Common phrases include 'pietiek naudas' (enough money) and 'aizdot naudu' (to lend money). Some synonyms (like kapitāls) are more formal or used in business contexts.
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