Latvian Word of the Day
draugs
DRAUGS • noun — 4th of May, 2026
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Meaning: friend (a person you like and trust)
Examples
- Mans draugs dzīvo netālu.
(My friend lives nearby.) - Draugs mani iepazīstināja ar jauniem cilvēkiem.
(A friend introduced me to new people.) - Es satiku draugu kafejnīcā vakar.
(I met a friend at the café yesterday.)
Synonyms
- biedrs
- pazīstams
Draugs is the common word for a friend in Latvian. Use draugs for a male friend; the feminine form is draudzene for a female friend. It can mean a close friend, a buddy, or simply someone you are friendly with. Plural is draugi.
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