uzvalks

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Latvian

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Uzvalks

Etymology

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From uz- (everyday (clothes)) +‎ valks.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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uzvalks m (1st declension)

  1. suit (set of clothes for men, consisting of matching pants and jacket)
    uzvalka drānasuiting, suit fabric
    glīts uzvalksnice, good-looking suit
    vakara uzvalksnight suit, dress
    darba uzvalkswork suit
    svētku, svētdienas uzvalksholiday, sunday suit
    nopirkt tumšu uzvalkuto buy a dark suit
  2. rig, outfit, costume
    Ādama uzvalkāin Adam's outfit (i.e., naked)
    pirmais jātnieku pāris bija ģērbies mednieku uzvalkos: garos stulmu zābakos, ādas biksēs, siltas dārgādas puskažokosthe first couple of riders was dressed in hunting outfits: long boots, leather pants, short warm fur coats

Declension

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