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As a Lithuanian language teacher for 20 years, I know that food is an important part of any culture. In Lithuania, food is not only a way of nourishing our bodies but also a way of bringing people together. In this lesson, we will learn the names of common Lithuanian foods, ingredients, and dishes, as well as how to order food and ask for recommendations. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently navigate a Lithuanian menu and enjoy the delicious cuisine that our country has to offer.

Lithuanian Food and Dining

Lithuanian cuisine is diverse and has been influenced by our neighboring countries and historical events. Surrounded by forests, rivers, and seas, Lithuania has an abundance of fresh and organic ingredients. You will find that Lithuanian dishes are often hearty, wholesome, and perfect for cold weather. However, we also have a great selection of vegetarian and seafood dishes. Here are some common Lithuanian foods you might encounter:

Lithuanian Breakfast Foods

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and in Lithuania, we start our mornings with these dishes:

**Kiaušiniai** - eggs (pronounced: key-au-shin-ay)
**Duona su sviestu ir uogiene** - bread with butter and jam (pronounced: doo-ona soo s-vee-est-oo eer oo-gay-nay)
**Varškės sūris** - cottage cheese (pronounced: varsh-kay-s soor-iss)
**Virtiniai** - boiled dumplings filled with meat or curd cheese (pronounced: veer-tin-eye)

Lithuanian Soups

Soups are usually served as the first course of the meal in Lithuania. Here are some popular Lithuanian soups:

**Barščiai** - beetroot soup with potatoes, vegetables, and sour cream (pronounced: bar-sch-ay)
**Kiaulienos sriuba** - pork soup with potatoes, carrots, and parsley (pronounced: key-ow-lee-ay-noss sh-ree-oo-ba)
**Lietiniai** - potato and sour cream soup with pancakes (pronounced: lee-ay-tee-nay)
**Šaltibarščiai** - cold beetroot soup with sour cream and cucumbers (pronounced: sh-al-tee-bar-sch-ay)

Lithuanian Entrees

Lithuanian entrees usually consist of meat, potatoes, and vegetables. Here are some traditional Lithuanian main dishes:

**Cepelinai** - large potato dumplings filled with meat or curd cheese and served with bacon bits and sour cream (pronounced: tseh-peh-lin-eye)
**Balandėliai** - stuffed cabbage rolls with meat and rice (pronounced: ba-lan-dell-ee-eye)
**Vėdarai** - pig intestines stuffed with potatoes, onions, and meat (pronounced: vay-da-rye)
**Koldūnai** - small boiled dumplings filled with meat or mushrooms and served with sour cream (pronounced: kol-doo-nigh)

Lithuanian Desserts

Lithuanian desserts are often sweet and filling. Here are some famous Lithuanian sweets:

**Šakotis** - a spit cake made with butter, eggs, flour, and sugar (pronounced: sh-ah-ko-tiss)
**Žagarėliai** - fried dough twists served with honey or powdered sugar (pronounced: z-ah-ga-ray-lye)
**Varškės sūrio pyragas** - cottage cheese cake (pronounced: varsh-kay-s soo-ree-oh pee-rah-gass)

Ordering Food in Lithuanian

When dining in Lithuania, it is common to find menus written in Lithuanian. Here are some useful phrases to help you order food in Lithuanian:

**Aš pasirinksiu…** - I will choose… (pronounced: ash pa-si-rink-see-oo)
**Aš norėčiau…** - I would like… (pronounced: ash nor-eh-chy-au)
**Kokia jūsų rekomendacija?** - What is your recommendation? (pronounced: ko-keea yoo-soo reh-ko-men-da-tsy-a)
**Galite rekomenduoti patiekalą?** - Can you recommend a dish? (pronounced: ga-lee-teh reh-ko-men-doo-oh-tee pa-tye-kal-ah)
**Galiu maistą atsiimti čia?** - Can I take away food from here? (pronounced: ga-lyoo my-staw a-tsee-eem-tee ch-ya)

Here are some common phrases you might hear from the waiter:

**Ką Jums atnešti?** - What would you like to order? (pronounced: kah yooms at-nesh-tee)
**Ką Jūs pasirinkote?** - What have you chosen? (pronounced: kah yoos pa-si-rin-ko-tay)
**Norite dar ko nors?** - Would you like anything else? (pronounced: no-ree-teh daar ko nors)
**Skanaus** - Enjoy your meal (pronounced: skah-nah-oos)

Here is an example Lithuanian menu:

Lithuanian	Pronunciation	English
Šaltibarščiai	sh-al-tee-bar-sch-ay	Cold beetroot soup
Balandėliai	ba-lan-de-lee-eye	Stuffed cabbage rolls
Cepelinai	tseh-peh-lin-eye	Potato dumplings filled with meat or curd cheese
Vėdarai	vay-da-rye	Pig intestines stuffed with potatoes, onions, and meat
Šakotis	sh-ah-ko-tiss	Spit cake

Now that you know some common Lithuanian food and dining vocabulary, you can confidently navigate a Lithuanian menu and enjoy the delicious cuisine we have to offer. Don't be afraid to try new dishes and ask for recommendations from your waiter. Remember to practice the words and phrases in this lesson, and you'll be speaking Lithuanian like a native in no time!

Table of Contents - Lithuanian Course - 0 to A1

Course Presentation

Introduction to Lithuanian

Greetings and Introductions

Nouns and Pronouns

Numbers and Time

Verbs and Tenses

Food and Dining

Adjectives and Adverbs

Travel and Transportation

Prepositions and Conjunctions

Shopping and Services

Lithuanian Traditions and Customs

Related Lessons

Sources

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+* [https://ling-app.com/lt/basic-words-and-phrases-in-lithuanian/ 50 Amazing Basic Words And Phrases In Lithuanian - Ling App]
+* [https://www.2foodtrippers.com/lithuanian-food-favorites/ 20 Lithuanian Food Favorites You Will Love | 2foodtrippers]
+* [https://ling-app.com/lt/best-lithuanian-common-vocab/ 30+ Best Lithuanian Common Vocab You Must Know - Ling App]
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