Meaning of dzimis | Babel Free
Definitions
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having been born; indefinite past active participle of dzimt participle
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innate, born (having a certain characteristic or quality from birth) participle
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used to indicate a woman's name before marriage; nee participle
Examples
“viņš ir dzimis mākslinieks”
he is a born, innate artist
“viņa ir dzimusi zinātniece”
she is a born, innate scientist
“viņš ir dzimis rīdzinieks”
he is a born Rigan (= from Riga)
“Ārija pacenšas pārslīdēt neveiklajai situācijai; “dzimusi dāma”, Ilgas mamma teiktu atzinīgi”
Ārija tries to slide over the awkward situation; “a born lady,” Ilga's mother would say approvingly
“mācītājs aizlūdza par Pļavnieku saimnieka Jorģa Blāzmas un viņa sievas Līzes, dzimušas Lielkājas”
the pastor prayed for the owner of the Pļavnieki farm, Jorgis Blāzma, and his wife Līze, nee Lielkāja
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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