Meaning of Ūdensvīrs | Babel Free

Definitions

1. the constellation of Aquarius; astronomical abbreviation: Aqr
   declension-1, masculine
2. merman; water spirit in male form
   declension-1, masculine
3. Aquarius (zodiac sign); astrological symbol: ♒)
   declension-1, masculine
4. a man whose livelihood or occupation is related to the sea or other waterways
   declension-1, masculine, poetic

Equivalents

Examples

“pēc horoskopa viņš ir Ūdensvīrs”

by the horoscope, he is Aquarius

“par akaci stāstīja pasakas: viņā dzīvojot zaļbārdains ūdensvīrs vai pat velns”

about the marsh pool, folk tales said: in it, presumably, a green-bearded merman or water spirit lives, or even a devil

“Intam bija skaidrs: šie sirmie ūdensvīri ir kādreizējie tālbraucēji jūrnieki, liellaivu šķiperi, zvejnieki”

To Ints it was clear: these gray-haired watermen are former cargo ship sailormen, barge captains, fishermen

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