Latvian Word of the Day
jautāt
JAU-tāt • verb — 2nd of Sep, 2026
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Meaning: to ask; to request information or an answer
Examples
- Es gribu jautāt vienu jautājumu.
(I want to ask one question.) - Viņa jautā, kur ir stacija.
(She asks where the station is.) - Mēs jautājām skolotājam par mājasdarbu.
(We asked the teacher about the homework.)
Synonyms
- taujāt
- prasīt
This is a very common everyday verb used when asking questions or requesting information. In many contexts, prasīt can also mean 'to ask,' but jautāt is especially common for asking a question.
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