nauda
[ˈnâwda]
The Latvian word for money is nauda. Wiktionary also lists valūta.
Meaning: currency (noun)
Ways to say it
| Latvian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| nauda | [ˈnâwda] (narrow) | |
| valūta | [valùːta] (narrow) | feminine |
Valūta is used specifically to refer to a system of money or a particular currency.
Which one should you use?
valūta is used when you are specifically discussing a currency system rather than physical cash or general amounts of money.
How does it change in a sentence?
When using the negative verb nav (meaning 'there is not' or 'I don't have'), the word nauda must change to its genitive form, naudas.
Did you know?
- The word nauda is rooted in a stem that originally described making a sudden gesture or beckoning.
Examples in context
- Man nav daudz naudas.I don't have much money.This sentence shows how to express having a small amount of nauda.Tatoeba #13899132 by GemMonkey, translation #252973 by CK
- Atvaino, man nav naudas.Sorry, I don't have any money.This sentence uses the genitive form of nauda to express a total lack of money.Tatoeba #13991722 by GemMonkey, translation #462466 by lukaszpp
- Advokāti pelna daudz naudas.Lawyers make a lot of money.This sentence demonstrates how to describe someone earning a large amount of nauda.Tatoeba #13096905 by kaspars, translation #6888862 by CK
- 29 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Jānis and Kristīne are deciding where to eat lunch.
- JānisVai tev ir pietiekamāli naudas?Do you have enough money?
- KristīneTā, man ir nauda.Yes, I have money.
- JānisLieliski, tad iesim uz restorānu.Great, then let's go to the restaurant.
- KristīneTikai neiztērēsim visu naudu!Just let's not spend all the money!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “money” translations and entries nauda, valūta, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries nauda, valūta, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
