Latvian Word of the Day
pilsēta
PIL-se-ta • noun — 16th of Jun, 2026
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Meaning: city; an urban town or municipality, usually larger than a village
Examples
- Es dzīvoju pilsētā.
(I live in the city.) - Pilsēta vakar bija pilna cilvēku.
(The city was full of people yesterday.) - Vai tu pazīsti šo pilsētu?
(Do you know this city?)
Synonyms
- lielpilsēta
- metropole
Use 'pilsēta' to refer to a city or town. Common related forms are 'pilsētā' (in the city) and 'uz pilsētu' (to the city). It contrasts with 'ciems' (village). 'Lielpilsēta' means a large city or metropolis.
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