Latvian Word of the Day
runāt
/RU-nāt/ • verb — 20th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: to speak; to talk
Examples
- Es runāju latviski.
(I speak Latvian.) - Vai tu vari runāt lēnāk, lūdzu?
(Can you speak more slowly, please?) - Viņa runā pa telefonu ar draugu.
(She is talking on the phone with a friend.)
Synonyms
- stāstīt
- teikt
Use 'runāt' for general speaking or talking—about languages (e.g., 'runāt latviski'), having conversations, or speaking on the phone. 'Stāstīt' often means to tell (a story), while 'teikt' focuses on saying a specific thing.
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