Latvian Word of the Day
durvis
DUR-vis • noun (usually used in plural) — 21st of May, 2026
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Meaning: door (the movable barrier used to open or close an entrance)
Examples
- Durvis ir atvērtas.
(The door is open.) - Vai tu vari aizslēgt durvis?
(Can you lock the door?) - Kāds klauvē pie durvīm.
(Someone is knocking on the door.)
Synonyms
- ieeja
- vārti
In Latvian 'durvis' is most often plural even when referring to a single door. Common verbs and phrases with durvis include 'atvērt durvis' (to open the door), 'aizvērt durvis' (to close the door), 'aizslēgt durvis' (to lock the door), and 'klauvēt pie durvīm' (to knock on the door). You will see compounds like 'ārdurvis' (front/outside door) and 'iekšdurvis' (interior/inside door).
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