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Lithuanian Vocabulary - Clothes

Hi Lithuanian learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn the vocabulary for clothes in Lithuanian. It's essential to know how to talk about clothes in Lithuanian, especially if you are visiting Lithuania or planning to live there. 🇱🇹

Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson: Lithuanian Vocabulary → Shopping Vocabulary, Feelings and Emotions, Food & Business.

Basic Vocabulary

Here are some essential words and phrases that will help you describe clothes in Lithuanian.

Lithuanian	Pronunciation	English
drabužiai	drah-boo-zhi-ai	Clothes
marškiniai	mahr-shkih-nyai	Shirt
džinsai	jin-sai	Jeans
suknelė	soo-kneh-leh	Dress
sijonas	see-yoh-nas	Skirt
megztinis	megz-ti-nis	Sweater
striukė	strih-oo-kheh	Jacket
švarkas	shvar-kas	Blazer
kelnės	kel-nes	Pants/Trousers
šortai	shor-tai	Shorts
sortai	sor-tai	Underwear (for men)
apatiniai	ah-pah-tin-ee-ai	Underwear (for women)
kojines	koh-yi-nes	Socks
bateliai	ba-teh-lyai	Shoes
šlepetės	shleh-peh-tes	Slippers
chalatas	kha-la-tas	Bathrobe Let's have a conversation to see these words in context: Person 1: Ar ketinate pirkti naujus drabužius? (Are you planning to buy new clothes?) Person 2: Taip, reikia naujų marškinių ir džinsų. (Yes, I need new shirts and jeans.) Person 1: Kaip apie suknelę ar sijoną? (What about a dress or a skirt?) Person 2: Ačiū, bet man reikia tik megztinio ir striukės. (Thanks, but I only need a sweater and a jacket.) Adjectives for Clothes Adjectives are essential to describe clothes. Here are some adjectives in Lithuanian that you can use to describe different types of clothes. Lithuanian Pronunciation English didelis dee-deh-lis Big mažas mah-zhas Small trumpas trum-pas Short ilgas eel-gas Long platus plah-toos Wide siauras shiau-ras Narrow plataus pečiaus plah-taus peh-choh-us Wide-shouldered aptemptas aptemp-tas Tight laisvas lais-vas Loose šiltas shil-tas Warm šaltas shal-tas Cold madingas mah-dingas Fashionable Let's use these adjectives in a dialogue: Person 1: Kaip tau patinka mano naujas megztinis? (How do you like my new sweater?) Person 2: Jis per didelis tavo kūno formai. Rekomenduoju išbandyti mažesnį dydį. (It's too big for your body shape. I suggest trying a smaller size.) Person 1: Ar man reikia dėvėti plataus pečiaus švarką? (Do I need to wear a wide-shouldered blazer?) Person 2: Taip, jums tinka. Jūs turite plataus pečių. (Yes, it suits you. You have wide shoulders.) Age-Specific Clothing There are specific clothes in Lithuanian that are suitable for various age groups or occasions. Here are some words that describe age-specific clothing: Lithuanian Pronunciation English body/bodis boh-dee/s Bodysuit (for babies) vaikiški drabužiai vah-kee-shki drah-boo-zhi-ai Children's clothes paauglių drabužiai pah-aug-lyu drab-oo-zhi-ai Teenage clothes suaugusiųjų drabužiai soo-ah-goo-see-yu-yo drab-oo-zhi-ai Adult clothes poraškės poh-rahsh-kes Elderly clothes Let's use these words in a dialogue: Person 1: Kur aš galiu nusipirkti drabužius savo dukrytei? (Where can I buy clothes for my daughter?) Person 2: Geriausia žinoma mažų vaikų drabužių parduotuvė yra "Senukai". (The best-known shop for children's clothes is "Senukai".) Person 1: Ką paaugliams dėvėti vasarą? (What should teenagers wear in the summer?) Person 2: Patartina dėvėti šviesius rūbus, pvz., Trumpus šortus ir patogias marškinių. (It's advisable to wear light clothes like shorts and comfortable t-shirts.) Person 1: Ką poraškės turėtų dėvėti šaltuoju metų laiku? (What should elders wear in winter?) Person 2: Rekomenduoju jums pirkti šilto apatinio trikotažo. Jie suteiks jums daug šilumos. (I recommend buying warm underwear. They will provide you with much warmth.) Traditional Lithuanian Clothing Traditional Lithuanian clothing has a unique style and is an essential part of the Lithuanian culture. Here are some words that describe the traditional Lithuanian clothing: Lithuanian Pronunciation English apsiaustas ah-pee-sow-stas Cloak kumštas koom-shtas Headscarf skraistė skrais-teh Shawl (worn around shoulders) suknutė sook-nu-teh Short jacket sijonas see-yoh-nas Skirt kelnaitės kel-nai-tes Shorts ilgas sijonas eel-gas see-yoh-nas Long skirt nertas sijonas ner-tas see-yoh-nas Lace skirt Let's use these words in a dialogue: Person 1: Ar turiu reikalavimų dėvinti tradicinę lietuvišką suknelę? (Do I have to wear a traditional Lithuanian dress?) Person 2: Tradicinė lietuvių suknelė nėra būtina, bet galite ją išbandyti. Jos paprastai būna spalvingos ir rankų darbo. (A traditional Lithuanian dress is not necessary, but you can try it on. They are usually colorful and handmade.) Person 1: Kaip pavadinti tradicinę lietuvišką skraistę? (How do you call a traditional Lithuanian shawl?) Person 2: Jis vadinamas "aukštelė" ir paprastai būna dekoruotas raštais ar spalvomis. (It's called "aukštelė" and is usually decorated with patterns or colors.) Conclusion In conclusion, we have learned essential vocabulary, adjectives, and phrases for describing clothes in Lithuanian. Learning a new language requires practice, so feel free to practice using these words in Lithuanian conversations. To improve your Lithuanian Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions! ➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below. ➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎 With this lesson finished, you may want to explore these additional pages: Drinks, Animals, Shopping & Count to 10. Other Lessons Family How to say Good Bye? Unique Expressions Feelings and Emotions Fruits Colors Animal Business How to Say Hello and Greetings Drinks Sources Clothes in Lithuanian | Pinhok Languages Lithuanian lessons: Clothing Template:Lithuanian-Page-Bottom