Definite and indefinite adjective forms in clear context (Latvian)
How it works
In Latvian, one distinguishes between definite and indefinite adjective forms. The indefinite form of the adjective (e.g. ‹liels› – big) is used when the noun is not specified in more detail or is mentioned for the first time. The definite form (e.g. ‹lielais› – the big one) is used when the noun is already known or clearly determined by the context. The endings of adjectives change according to the noun’s gender, number, and case. Example: ‹zils zieds› (a blue flower, indefinite), ‹zilais zieds› (the blue flower, definite).
Indefinite adjective forms are used for new, unknown, or not more closely specified nouns. Definite adjective forms are used when the noun is already known or clearly determined by the context. The adjective ending agrees with the noun.
An example
Choose the correct adjective form: ‹Es runāju par ___ māju.› (I am talking about the known house)
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