Latvian

/ˈlætvɪən/ adjective

Definition

Relating to Latvia, its people, or their Baltic language, which is one of only two surviving Baltic languages along with Lithuanian.

Etymology

From 'Latvia,' which comes from 'Latvi,' the name the people used for themselves, possibly related to 'Latgale,' a historical region. The '-ian' suffix indicates belonging or relating to a place or people.

Kelly Says

Latvian is remarkable for being one of the most archaic Indo-European languages still spoken, preserving features that disappeared from other languages centuries ago. Despite Russian occupation, Latvians maintained their linguistic identity so strongly that Latvian became the sole official language after independence in 1991.

Translations

DEDeutsch
lettisch
LEH-tish
ESEspañol
letón
leh-TOHN
FRFrançais
letton
leh-TOHN

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