uzvalks

Latvian

Uzvalks

Etymology

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

Noun

uzvalks m (1st declension)

  1. suit (set of clothes for men, consisting of matching pants and jacket)
    uzvalka drāna ― suiting, suit fabric
    glīts uzvalks ― nice, good-looking suit
    vakara uzvalks ― night suit, dress
    darba uzvalks ― work suit
    svētku, svētdienas uzvalks ― holiday, sunday suit
    nopirkt tumšu uzvalku ― to buy a dark suit
  2. rig, outfit, costume
    Ādama uzvalkā ― in Adam's outfit (i.e., naked)
    pirmais jātnieku pāris bija ģērbies mednieku uzvalkos: garos stulmu zābakos, ādas biksēs, siltas dārgādas puskažokos ― the first couple of riders was dressed in hunting outfits: long boots, leather pants, short warm fur coats

Declension

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