Vējš augstākās priedes nolauza,
The poem 'Lauztās priedes' (The Broken Pines) by Rainis uses the metaphor of pines broken by the wind to symbolize resilience and defiance against oppressive forces. The pines, standing tall on the dunes by the sea, represent strength and the desire to reach beyond immediate confines. Despite being broken, they emerge from the waters like ships, ready to face the storm again. This imagery reflects a spirit of perseverance and hope, suggesting that even when faced with adversity, there is a determination to strive towards a brighter future where happiness and freedom await. The poem captures the essence of the Latvian struggle for independence and identity, with the pines symbolizing the nation's resilience and the unyielding spirit of its people. The recurring theme of reaching for the distances where the sun rises signifies hope and the pursuit of a better tomorrow.
| Word | In Latvian | In English | Pron. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vējš | vētra | wind | Veesh |
| augstākās | visaugstākās | tallest | aug-staa-kaas |
| priedes | koki | pines | prie-des |
| nolauza | salauza | broke | no-lau-za |
| Kas | kurš | that | kas |
| kāpās | smilšu kalnos | dunes | kaa-paas |
| pie | blakus | by | pie |
| jūras | okeāna | sea | juu-ras |
| stāvēja | atradās | stood | sta-vee-ja |
| Pēc | pēc tam | after | peets |
| tālēm | tālām vietām | distances | taa-lem |
| tās | viņas | those | tas |
| skatieniem | skatiens | look | ska-tee-ni-em |
| gribēja | vēlējās | wanted | gri-bee-ja |
| sniegt | dot | reach | sniegt |
| Ne | nē | not | ne |
| slēpties | paslēpties | hide | slep-ties |
| spēja | varēja | could | spee-ja |
| muguras | muguras | backs | mu-gu-ras |
| liekt | saliekt | bend | liekt |
| Kam | kuram | why | kam |
| lauzi | salauzi | break | lau-zi |
| mūs | mēs | us | moos |
| naidīgā | naidīgs | enemy | nai-di-gaa |
| pretvara | pretspēks | opponent | pret-va-ra |
| Vēl | vēl | still | veel |
| cīņa | cīņa | fight | cee-nya |
| pret | pret | against | pret |
| tevi | jūs | you | te-vi |
| nav | nav | not | nav |
| nobeigta | pabeigta | over | no-beig-ta |
| ilgās | ilgās | longing | il-gaas |
| dveš | elpo | breathes | dvesh |
| pēdējais | pēdējais | last | pee-dee-yais |
| vaids | vaids | sigh | vaids |
| Ik | katrs | every | ik |
| zarā | zarā | branch | za-raa |
| šņāc | šņāc | hisses | shnaats |
| nerimstošs | nepārtraukts | unceasing | ne-rim-stosh |
| naids | naids | hatred | naids |
| Un | un | and | un |
| pēc | pēc | after | peets |
| lauzuma | salauzuma | breakage | lau-zu-ma |
| Par | par | like | par |
| kuģiem | kuģiem | ships | ku-gyeem |
| ūdeņiem | ūdeņiem | waters | uu-de-nyeem |
| iznira | iznira | emerged | iz-ni-ra |
| Pret | pret | against | pret |
| vētru | vētru | storm | vee-tru |
| lepni | lepni | proudly | lep-ni |
| cilājās | cilājas | moves | ci-laa-yaas |
| krūts | krūts | chest | kruuts |
| no | no | from | no |
| jauna | jauna | anew | yau-na |
| dūc | dūc | buzzes | duuts |
| Brāz | trieciens | strike | braaz |
| bangas | bangas | waves | ban-gas |
| tu | tu | you | tu |
| Mēs | mēs | we | mees |
| sniegsim | dosim | give | snieg-sim |
| tāles | tāles | distances | taa-les |
| kur | kur | where | kur |
| laimība | laimība | happiness | lai-mee-ba |
| Tu | tu | you | tu |
| vari | vari | can | va-ri |
| šķelt | šķelt | split | shkelt |
| lauzt | lauzt | break | lauzt |
| saule | saule | sun | sau-le |
| aust | aust | rises | aust |
Rainis, born Jānis Pliekšāns, was a prominent Latvian poet, playwright, and politician. He played a significant role in Latvian literature and was a key figure in the Latvian national awakening.
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