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Kis-kis kauns nozīme latvieŔu valodā

Ko latvieÅ”u valodā nozÄ«mē izteiciens “Kis – kis kauns”?

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Ko latvieÅ”u valodā nozÄ«mē 2025. gada masu protestos izmantotais izteiciens "Kis - kis kauns"? Å Ä« frāze bija viens no manifesta / plakātu / saukļu variantu piemēriem, kas tika oficiāli pieteikti protestam. Konkretizēts sauklis: ā€œKis, kis, kauns, likumprojekts ļaunsā€. Ar to protestētāji uzsvēra savu nosodÄ«jumu ā€” savā veidā ā€œpiekauninājaā€ tos, kas atbalstÄ«ja izstāŔanos: teiciens darbojas kā kritisks, ironisks uzsaukums pret politisko lēmumu un tās pieņēmējiem.

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We need to stop romanticizing the “dying” Baltic languages

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Weā€™ve all heard the story. Itā€™s a powerful, poignant narrative: the ancient Baltic languages, noble survivors of history, now teetering on the brink of extinction, threatened by globalization and English. Itā€™s a story told with the best intentions, meant to spark concern and action. But what if this well-meaning narrative is actually holding us back?

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Why Latvia Glows: The Meaning Behind November 18th

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For Latvians, this day is deeply personal. Itā€™s not just about a historical event from over a century ago. It is a celebration of the country's resilience. Latvia's independence was violently interrupted by Soviet and Nazi occupations from 1940 to 1991. The celebration of November 18th was forbidden during the Soviet era, making its reinstatement after 1991 all the more powerful.

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The Hidden Melody: What Makes the Latvian Language So Beautiful

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Perhaps the most beautiful aspect of Latvian is its deep, poetic relationship with the natural world. Latvia is a country of vast forests, tranquil lakes, and a long coastline, and this is reflected directly in its vocabulary.

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Remembering the Bearslayer: The Significance of Lāčplēsis Day in Latvia

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Known in Latvian asĀ LāčplÄ“Å”a diena, this day, observed every year onĀ November 11th, is far more than a historical date. It is a profound national celebration that intertwines ancient legend, modern military history, and a deep-seated love for freedom.