Interesting facts about the Latvian language

• German: The Teutonic Order's rule introduced many German loanwords, especially in urban contexts.
• Russian: Russian influence grew noticeably during the Soviet era, adding to vocabulary and phrases.
• Latin: Like many other European languages, academics and the Catholic Church have left their mark in legal and religious terminology.

7. The Writing System

Latvian uses a Latin-based alphabet consisting of 33 letters, which incorporate special diacritics to indicate pronunciation nuances. For instance: