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Prepositions for directions Exercises in Latvian language

Mastering prepositions for directions in Latvian can significantly enhance your ability to communicate effectively and navigate through various situations in Latvia. Prepositions such as "uz" (to), "no" (from), "pa" (along), and "caur" (through) are fundamental in giving or understanding directions. These small words play a crucial role in indicating movement and location, and they often differ from their English counterparts, making it essential to understand their specific usage in Latvian.
Our grammar exercises are designed to help you practice and internalize these prepositions in context. Through a series of targeted activities, you'll learn how to use directional prepositions accurately in everyday conversations, whether you're asking for directions, following a map, or describing a route. By engaging with these exercises, you will build a solid foundation in Latvian directional prepositions, enhancing both your linguistic skills and your confidence in navigating Latvian-speaking environments.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Mēs ejam *uz* skolu (preposition for direction to a place).</p>
<p>2. Viņš skrien *pa* ceļu (preposition for movement along a path).</p>
<p>3. Man patīk braukt *ar* velosipēdu pa parku (preposition for using a mode of transport).</p>
<p>4. Viņa devās *uz* pilsētu (preposition for direction to a city).</p>
<p>5. Es dzīvoju *pie* upes (preposition for being near a location).</p>
<p>6. Viņi staigā *pa* mežu (preposition for movement within an area).</p>
<p>7. Autobuss aizbrauca *no* stacijas (preposition for starting point).</p>
<p>8. Mēs dodamies *uz* jūru (preposition for direction to the sea).</p>
<p>9. Viņa skrien *pa* stadionu (preposition for running within a defined area).</p>
<p>10. Es eju *caur* tuneli (preposition for passing through something).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Mēs ejam *uz* parku (preposition for direction towards a place).</p>
<p>2. Viņš skrien *caur* mežu (preposition for moving through something).</p>
<p>3. Autobuss brauc *gar* skolu (preposition for moving alongside something).</p>
<p>4. Viņa kāpj *pa* trepēm (preposition for moving up or down something).</p>
<p>5. Es braucu *uz* pilsētu (preposition for direction towards a city).</p>
<p>6. Mēs lidosim *uz* Rīgu (preposition for flying towards a city).</p>
<p>7. Viņi iet *caur* tuneli (preposition for moving through a tunnel).</p>
<p>8. Sunītis skrien *gar* upi (preposition for moving alongside a river).</p>
<p>9. Viņa dodas *uz* veikalu (preposition for going towards a store).</p>
<p>10. Bērni skrien *pa* zālienu (preposition for moving across a lawn).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Mēs ejam *uz* parku (preposition for direction towards a place).</p>
<p>2. Viņa skrien *uz* mājām (preposition for direction towards a place).</p>
<p>3. Autobuss brauc *no* Rīgas (preposition for direction from a place).</p>
<p>4. Es dodos *uz* skolu (preposition for direction towards a place).</p>
<p>5. Viņi nāk *no* veikala (preposition for direction from a place).</p>
<p>6. Braucam *uz* jūru (preposition for direction towards a place).</p>
<p>7. Pārgājiena laikā mēs devāmies *caur* mežu (preposition for direction through a place).</p>
<p>8. Viņš skrēja *gar* upi (preposition for direction along a place).</p>
<p>9. Es eju *pāri* ielai (preposition for direction across a place).</p>
<p>10. Viņi devās *uz* kalnu (preposition for direction towards a place).</p>