Learning a new language can be exciting but also challenging, and knowing common questions and answers is always a great starting point. In this article, we’ll cover some useful Lithuanian phrases that will help you in everyday conversations.
Kaip sekasi? (How are you?)
This question is informal and commonly used among friends.
Kaip sekasi? – Ačiū, gerai!
Kaip gyveni? (How’s life?)
Also an informal greeting, it’s similar to asking ‘How are you?’
Kaip gyveni? – Nauji iššūkiai kiekvieną dieną.
Kaip Jūs laikotės? (How are you holding up?)
This is a more formal way of asking someone about their wellbeing.
Kaip Jūs laikotės? – Vis dar stengiuosi prisitaikyti prie naujų aplinkybių.
Koks tavo vardas? (What’s your name?)
This phrase is used when you want to know someone’s name.
Koks tavo vardas? – Mano vardas Rokas.
Kiek tau metų? (How old are you?)
It’s a direct question to ask about someone’s age.
Kiek tau metų? – Man dvidešimt penkeri.
Iš kur tu? (Where are you from?)
To inquire about someone’s origin or hometown, use this question.
Iš kur tu? – Aš iš Kauno.
Kur tu dirbi? (Where do you work?)
When you’re interested in knowing someone’s workplace, you can ask this.
Kur tu dirbi? – Dirbu IT įmonėje Vilniuje.
Ką tu veiki? (What are you doing?)
This question is used to find out what someone is currently doing.
Ką tu veiki? – Skaitau knygą apie Lietuvos istoriją.
Prašau? (Excuse me? / Can you repeat that?)
Use ‘Prašau?’ if you didn’t hear or understand what was said and want it to be repeated.
Prašau? Gal galėtum pakartoti?
Ar galėtum padėti? (Can you help?)
To ask for assistance or help, this phrase is appropriate.
Ar galėtum padėti? – Taip, žinoma, padėsiu.
Ar kalbate anglų? (Do you speak English?)
If you need to find a common language, this question is essential.
Ar kalbate anglų? – Taip, šiek tiek kalbu.
Kiek tai kainuoja? (How much does this cost?)
When shopping or during transactions, you will need to know how to ask this.
Kiek tai kainuoja? – Tai kainuoja penkiasdešimt eurų.
Ar galiu gauti sąskaitą? (Can I get the bill?)
At a restaurant or cafe, asking for the bill with this question is common.
Ar galiu gauti sąskaitą? – Žinoma, tuoj pat atnešiu.
Kur yra tualetas? (Where is the bathroom?)
A practical question that you may need to ask when visiting a new place.
Kur yra tualetas? – Tualetas yra po laiptais, pirmame aukšte.
By familiarizing yourself with these Lithuanian questions and responses, you will be better equipped for basic communication during your visit to Lithuania or when meeting Lithuanian speakers. Remember, practice makes perfect, so try to use these phrases as much as possible to improve your fluency. Sėkmės mokantis! (Good luck with learning!)