jutumärkidega

Jutumärkidega is a Latvian term that translates to "quotation marks" or "speech marks" in English. They are a type of punctuation mark used to indicate a direct quotation, a word or phrase being used in a special or unusual way, or a title of a work. In Latvian, jutumärgid typically appear as two diagonal strokes, often forming a pair at the beginning and end of the quoted material. There are two main styles used: opening quotation marks are often like ,, and closing quotation marks are like ''.

These marks are essential for distinguishing spoken or written words that are being attributed to someone else from the surrounding text. For example, when reporting a speech or a conversation, jutumärgid enclose the exact words spoken. They are also employed to highlight irony, sarcasm, or to signal that a word is being used with a specific, perhaps unconventional, meaning. Furthermore, titles of books, articles, films, or songs are frequently enclosed in jutumärgid in Latvian writing. The correct usage of jutumärgid is crucial for clarity and proper interpretation in Latvian grammar and orthography.