Latvian Word of the Day
zvanīt
ZVA-nīt • verb — 7th of May, 2026
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Meaning: to call (by phone) or to ring
Examples
- Es zvanu mammai katru dienu.
(I call my mother every day.) - Viņš vakar zvanīja no ārvalstīm.
(He called yesterday from abroad.) - Zvaniet man, ja nepieciešams.
(Call me if necessary.)
Synonyms
- piezvanīt
- sazināties
Use zvanīt when referring to calling someone or something that rings (phone, bell). Typical constructions: zvanīt kādam (to call someone, with dative), zvanīt uz numuru (to call a number), zvanīt pa tālruni (to call by phone). Piezvanīt is a related perfective verb (to give someone a call), and sazināties means to get in touch or communicate.
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