Language/Lithuanian/Vocabulary/Animals
Hi Lithuanian learners! 😊
In this lesson, we'll be learning the vocabulary for animals in Lithuanian. Animals are an important part of Lithuanian culture, especially in rural areas where farming is still a common way of life. By the end of this lesson, you'll be able to name and identify many different animals in Lithuanian. Let's get started!
Take a moment to explore these relevant pages as you conclude this lesson: Lithuanian Vocabulary → Shopping Vocabulary, Feelings and Emotions, Telling Time & Education.
Basic Animal Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Here are some of the most common animals in Lithuanian:
| Lithuanian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| gyvate | ghee-VAH-teh | snake |
| suo | soo-oh | dog |
| kate | kah-teh | cat |
| peleda | peh-LEH-dah | frog |
| zuikis | ZWEE-keess | rabbit |
| ziurkenas | zhyoor-KEHN-ahs | guinea pig |
| triusis | TREE-oo-seess | hare |
| kiaule | KYOW-leh | pig |
| margaspalvis | MAHR-gahs-pahl-veess | hamster |
Here's an example of how to use this vocabulary in conversation:
- Person 1: Ar matėte gyvatę šiandien? (Have you seen a snake today?)
- Person 2: Ne, aš nematėjau gyvatės. (No, I haven't seen a snake.)
Domesticated Animals[edit | edit source]
Lithuania has a deep agricultural history, and as a result, many animals are farmed and raised in Lithuania. Here are some of the more common domesticated animals in Lithuanian:
| Lithuanian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| karvė | KAR-veh | cow |
| avis | AH-veess | sheep |
| ožka | OHZH-kah | goat |
| arklys | AHR-kleess | horse |
| kiaulė | KYOW-leh | pig |
Here's an example conversation using this vocabulary:
- Person 1: Mano močiutė turi karves, avys ir arklius. (My grandmother has cows, sheep, and horses.)
- Person 2: Tai ji tikrai gyvena kaimynystėje. (She must really live in the countryside.)
Wild Animals[edit | edit source]
Lithuania is also home to many wild animals, some of which are quite rare. Here are some of the more common wild animals in Lithuanian:
| Lithuanian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| lapė | lah-PEH | fox |
| stirna | STIHR-nah | deer |
| lūšis | LOO-sheess | lynx |
| vilkas | VIHL-kahs | wolf |
| kiaunė | KYOW-neh | boar |
Here's an example conversation using this vocabulary:
- Person 1: Ar jūs matėte vilką šiame miške? (Have you seen a wolf in this forest?)
- Person 2: Ne, aš niekada nemačiau vilko. (No, I've never seen a wolf.)
Birds[edit | edit source]
Lithuania is home to many bird species, and bird watching is a popular hobby among many Lithuanians. Here are some of the more common bird species in Lithuanian:
| Lithuanian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| baltasis garnys | bahl-TAH-sis GAHR-nees | white stork |
| gulbė | GUL-beh | swan |
| erelis | eh-REH-leess | eagle |
| balandis | BAH-lahn-deess | pigeon |
| meška | MESH-kah | seagull |
Here's an example conversation using this vocabulary:
- Person 1: Ar tu mėgsti stebėti paukščius? (Do you like watching birds?)
- Person 2: Taip, ypač gulbes ir erelius. (Yes, especially swans and eagles.)
Reptiles and Amphibians[edit | edit source]
Lithuania is home to many reptile and amphibian species. Here are some of the more common species in Lithuanian:
| Lithuanian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| gyvatė | ghee-VAH-teh | snake |
| angis | ahn-giss | eel |
| žaltys | ZHAHL-teess | grass snake |
| varna | VAHR-nah | crow |
| žiogas | zhyoh-gahs | toad |
Here's an example conversation using this vocabulary:
- Person 1: Žaltys yra vienas iš mano mėgstamų gyvūnų. (The grass snake is one of my favorite animals.)
- Person 2: Tikrai? Aš bijau gyvaičių. (Really? I'm afraid of snakes.)
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
Congratulations! You've learned the vocabulary for many different animals in Lithuanian. You can use this new vocabulary to discuss animals with your Lithuanian-speaking friends or even go on a wildlife excursion in Lithuania. Remember to practice often to help solidify these new words in your vocabulary.
Don't forget that you can also find additional animal vocabulary on Polyglot Club. And for more Lithuanian vocabulary, check out the Vocabulary section of our Lithuanian page. Happy learning!
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