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Lithuanian Vocabulary → Greetings and Introductions → Saying Hello

As a Lithuanian language teacher, I know that the first thing my students want to learn is how to say hello and introduce themselves in Lithuanian. In this lesson, we will cover the basics of greetings and introductions in Lithuanian so that you can start a conversation and make a good first impression.

Basic Greetings

Let's start with the most basic greeting in Lithuanian, "Labas". This is the equivalent of "hello" in English and is suitable for both casual and formal situations. Here are a few examples of how "Labas" can be used:

Lithuanian	Pronunciation	English
Labas	lah-bas	Hello
Labas rytas	lah-bas ree-tas	Good morning
Laba diena	lah-ba dee-eh-na	Good afternoon
Labas vakaras	lah-bas va-ka-ras	Good evening

Notice that when we want to say "good morning", we add "rytas". For "good afternoon", we use "diena", and for "good evening", we use "vakaras". Adding these words makes our greeting more specific to the time of day.

You can respond to "Labas" with the same word, or with "Sveikas" or "Sveika", which means "hey" or "hi".

Introducing Yourself

Once you've greeted someone, it's time to introduce yourself. Here's a simple introduction in Lithuanian:

"Mano vardas yra ____".

This means "My name is ____". Here's an example:

Lithuanian	Pronunciation	English
Mano vardas yra Jonas	ma-no var-das y-ra yo-nas	My name is Jonas

You can also say "Aš esu ____", which means "I am ____". Here's an example:

Lithuanian	Pronunciation	English
Aš esu Marytė	ash esu mah-ry-teh	I am Marytė

After introducing yourself, it's polite to ask the other person for their name. In Lithuanian, you can say "Koks tavo vardas?" which means "What's your name?".

Additional Greetings

Here are some additional greetings that you may find useful:

• "Sveiki" - This is a more formal greeting that is used when addressing a group of people or someone of higher status than you.
• "Kaip sekasi?" - This is a way to ask "How are you?" in Lithuanian. Literally, it means "How is it going?".

Remember that in Lithuanian culture, it is important to show respect and politeness when greeting someone. Practice these basic greetings until you feel comfortable using them in conversation.

Table of Contents - Lithuanian Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Introduction to Lithuanian

• Alphabet and Pronunciation
• Basic Sentence Structure

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Greetings and Introductions

• Common Greetings
• Introducing Yourself

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Nouns and Pronouns

• Noun Gender and Declension
• Personal Pronouns

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Numbers and Time

• Numbers 1-100
• Telling Time

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Verbs and Tenses

• Present Tense
• Past Tense

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Food and Dining

• Common Foods
• Dining Out

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Describing People and Things
• Comparatives and Superlatives

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Asking for Directions

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Prepositions and Conjunctions

• Common Prepositions
• Connecting Ideas

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Shopping and Services

• Shopping Vocabulary
• Banking and Postal Services

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Lithuanian Traditions and Customs

• Holidays and Celebrations
• Traditional Cuisine

Related Lessons

• Dining Out
• Unique Expressions
• Romantic Relationships
• Family Members
• Drinks and Beverages
• Time and Scheduling
• Family
• Food
• Education

Sources

• 50 Amazing Basic Words And Phrases In Lithuanian - Ling App
• Basic Lithuanian Phrases You Need To Know Before You Travel ...
• Reserved And Polite: 10 Basic Greetings In Lithuanian - Ling App