balodis
See also: Balodis
Latvian
Etymology
Cognate with Lithuanian balandis.
Noun
balodis m (2nd declension)
- pigeon, dove (various birds of the family Columbidae, especially Columba livia)
- meža, mājas balodis ― wild, domestic pigeon
- pasta balodis ― messenger pigeon (literally "mail pigeon")
- miera balodis ― dove of peace
Declension
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | balodis | baloži |
| genitive | baloža | baložu |
| dative | balodim | baložiem |
| accusative | balodi | baložus |
| instrumental | balodi | baložiem |
| locative | balodī | baložos |
| vocative | balodi | baloži |