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As a Lithuanian language teacher with over 20 years of experience, I know that learning the grammar of any language can seem daunting at first. But don't worry! In this lesson on comparatives and superlatives, we'll explore how to compare and contrast people, places, and things in Lithuanian. Plus, as usual, we'll add in some cultural information and interesting facts about Lithuania to make the lesson a bit more enjoyable.
== Introduction ==


First, let's start with some basic knowledge:
Welcome to the lesson on comparatives and superlatives in Lithuanian! This topic is an essential part of mastering the Lithuanian language as it allows you to compare and contrast people, places, and things. By understanding how to form and use comparatives and superlatives, you will be able to express yourself more effectively and accurately in a variety of situations. In this lesson, we will explore the rules and patterns for creating comparatives and superlatives in Lithuanian, and provide you with plenty of examples and practice exercises to solidify your understanding. Let's get started!


Comparatives are used to compare two things or people while superlatives are used to compare three or more things or people. In Lithuanian, comparatives are formed using the suffix -esnis or -iau, and superlatives are formed using the suffix -iausias or -iausio.
== Forming Comparatives ==


For example:
In Lithuanian, comparatives are used to compare two people, places, or things. They are formed by adding specific suffixes to the base form of adjectives or adverbs. The choice of the suffix depends on the ending of the base form. Let's take a look at the different patterns for forming comparatives:


- The tall building is higher than the short building.
=== Adjectives with Short Base Forms ===
- Aukštas pastatas yra aukštesnis nei trumpas pastatas.
- The cat is more curious than the dog.
- Katinas yra smalsesnis už šunį.


In the first example, we use the comparative form of the adjective "aukštas" (tall), which is "aukštesnis" (higher). In the second example, we use the comparative form of the adjective "smalsus" (curious), which is "smalsesnis" (more curious).
For adjectives with short base forms, which typically end in a consonant or a short vowel, the comparative form is created by adding the suffix "-esnis" for masculine, "-esnė" for feminine, and "-esni" for plural. Here are a few examples:
 
Now that we have the basics covered, let's dive into some more specific rules and examples.
== Formation of comparatives ==
 
In Lithuanian, we form comparatives through the use of two suffixes: -esnis and -iau. We will use the following structure to form comparatives:
 
adjective + -esnis or -iau
 
For example:
 
- big → bigger
- didelis → didesnis
- small → smaller
- mažas → mažesnis
- fast → faster
- greitas → greitesnis
 
When using the -esnis suffix, we'll use the following rules to determine which vowel to use:
 
1. For adjectives ending in -as, -is, or -us, we'll change the ending to "es", and then add "nis".
2. For adjectives ending in -ys or -us, we'll replace the ending with "iau".
3. For adjectives ending in -us, -čia, or -tai, we'll replace the ending with "es", and then add "nis".
 
Let's look at some examples for each rule:
 
1. Adjectives ending in -as, -is, or -us


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Lithuanian !! Pronunciation !! English
! Lithuanian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| šaltas || shahl-tahs || cold
| didelis || [di'dɛlɪs] || big
|-
|-
| šaltesnis || shahl-TES-nis || colder
| didesnis || [dɪ'dɛsnɪs] || bigger
|-
|-
| karštas || kahr-shtahs || hot
| maža || ['maʒa] || small
|-
|-
| karštesnis || kahr-STES-nis || hotter
| mažesnė || [mʌ'ʒɛsnɛ] || smaller
|-
|-
| gražus || grah-ZHOOS || beautiful
| senas || ['sɛnas] || old
|-
|-
| gražesnis || grah-ZHES-nis || more beautiful
| senesnis || [sɛnɛs'nɪs] || older
|}
|}


2. Adjectives ending in -ys or -us
=== Adjectives with Long Base Forms ===
 
For adjectives with long base forms, which typically end in a long vowel or a diphthong, the comparative form is created by adding the suffix "-esnis" for masculine, "-esnė" for feminine, and "-esni" for plural. Here are a few examples:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Lithuanian !! Pronunciation !! English
! Lithuanian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| jaunas || YOW-nahs || young
| gražus || ['graʒʊs] || beautiful
|-
| gražesnis || [gra'ʒɛsnɪs] || more beautiful
|-
| šiltas || ['ʃɪltas] || warm
|-
|-
| jaunesnis || yow-NES-nis || younger
| šilesnis || [ʃɪlɛs'nɪs] || warmer
|-
|-
| galingas || gah-LING-gahs || powerful
| tamsus || ['tamsʊs] || dark
|-
|-
| galingiau || gah-LING-gyahw || more powerful
| tamšesnis || [tam'ʃɛsnɪs] || darker
|}
|}


3. Adjectives ending in -us, -čia, or -tai
=== Adverbs ===
 
For adverbs, the comparative form is created by adding the suffix "-iau" to the base form. Here are a few examples:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Lithuanian !! Pronunciation !! English
! Lithuanian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| sunkus || SOON-khoos || heavy
| greitai || ['grɛɪtai] || quickly
|-
|-
| sunkesnis || SOON-khehs-nis || heavier
| greičiau || [grɛ'ʧɪau] || more quickly
|-
|-
| arti || AHR-tee || close
| lėtai || ['leːtai] || slowly
|-
|-
| artesnis || AHR-tehs-nis || closer
| lėčiau || [lɛ'ʧɪau] || more slowly
|-
|-
| griežtai || gree-ESH-tai || strictly
| gerai || ['gɛrai] || well
|-
|-
| griežtesnis || gree-ESH-tes-nis || more strictly
| geriau || [gɛ'rɪau] || better
|}
|}


Note that some adjectives will change their stem when forming comparatives. For example, "geras" (good) will become " geresnis" (better), while "blogas" (bad) will become "blogesnis" (worse).
== Using Comparatives ==


Now let's look at a few more examples of comparatives in action:
Now that we know how to form comparatives in Lithuanian, let's explore how to use them in sentences. Comparatives are used to compare two people, places, or things, and they are typically followed by the word "nei" (than) to indicate the comparison. Here are a few examples:


- green → greener
* Jis yra aukštesnis nei aš. (He is taller than me.)
- žalias → žalesnis
* Ji yra gražesnė nei mano draugė. (She is more beautiful than my friend.)
- red → redder
* Šis miestas yra didesnis nei ankstesnis. (This city is bigger than the previous one.)
- raudonas → raudonesnis
- beautiful → more beautiful
- gražus → gražesnis


As you can see, comparatives are used in Lithuanian in the same way as they are used in English: to compare two things or people to each other.
It's important to note that when comparing adjectives or adverbs, the base form is always in the positive degree, and the comparative form is used to indicate a higher or lower degree of the quality being compared.


== Formation of superlatives ==
== Forming Superlatives ==


In Lithuanian, we form superlatives with the suffixes -iausias and -iausio. We will use the following structure to form superlatives:
In Lithuanian, superlatives are used to express the highest degree of a quality among a group of people, places, or things. They are formed by adding specific suffixes to the base form of adjectives or adverbs. Similar to comparatives, the choice of the suffix depends on the ending of the base form. Let's take a look at the different patterns for forming superlatives:


adjective + -iausias or -iausio
=== Adjectives with Short Base Forms ===


For example:
For adjectives with short base forms, the superlative form is created by adding the suffix "-iausias" for masculine, "-iausia" for feminine, and "-iausieji" for plural. Here are a few examples:


- large → the largest
{| class="wikitable"
- didelis → didžiausias
! Lithuanian !! Pronunciation !! English
- small → the smallest
|-
- mažas → mažiausias
| didelis || [di'dɛlɪs] || big
- fast → the fastest
|-
- greitas → greičiausias
| didžiausias || [dɪ'ʒausɪas] || the biggest
 
|-
Just like with comparatives, superlatives are formed by attaching a suffix to the base adjective. Again, we'll pay attention to the vowel endings of adjectives to determine how to form the superlative.
| maža || ['maʒa] || small
 
|-
1. For adjectives ending in -as, -is, or -us, we'll take the stem and add "-iausias".
| mažiausia || [mʌ'ʒaʊsɪa] || the smallest
2. For adjectives ending in -ys or -us, we'll take the stem and add "-iausias" after changing the ending to "-iau".
|-
| senas || ['sɛnas] || old
|-
| seniausias || [sɛnɪ'aʊsɪas] || the oldest
|}


Let's look at some examples for each rule:
=== Adjectives with Long Base Forms ===


1. Adjectives ending in -as, -is, or -us
For adjectives with long base forms, the superlative form is created by adding the suffix "-iausias" for masculine, "-iausia" for feminine, and "-iausieji" for plural. Here are a few examples:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Lithuanian !! Pronunciation !! English
! Lithuanian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| gražus || grah-ZHOOS || beautiful
| gražus || ['graʒʊs] || beautiful
|-
|-
| gražiausias || grah-ZHEE-OW-syahs || the most beautiful
| gražiausias || [gra'ʒausɪas] || the most beautiful
|-
|-
| jaunas || YOW-nahs || young
| šiltas || ['ʃɪltas] || warm
|-
|-
| jauniausias || yow-nee-OW-syahs || the youngest
| šilčiausias || [ʃɪl'tʃausɪas] || the warmest
|-
|-
| galingas || gah-LING-gahs || powerful
| tamsus || ['tamsʊs] || dark
|-
|-
| galingiausias || gah-LING-gyahw-syahs || the most powerful
| tamsiausias || [tam'sjausɪas] || the darkest
|}
|}


2. Adjectives ending in -ys or -us
=== Adverbs ===
 
For adverbs, the superlative form is created by adding the suffix "-iausiai" to the base form. Here are a few examples:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Lithuanian !! Pronunciation !! English
! Lithuanian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| drąsus || DRUOH-soos || brave
| greitai || ['grɛɪtai] || quickly
|-
|-
| drąsiausias || DRUOH-shee-OW-syahs || the bravest
| greičiausiai || [grɛ'ʧausɪaɪ] || the fastest
|-
|-
| aukštas || OWK-shtahs || tall
| lėtai || ['leːtai] || slowly
|-
|-
| aukščiausias || OWKSH-chaow-syahs || the tallest
| lėčiausiai || [lɛ'ʧausɪaɪ] || the slowest
|-
| gerai || ['gɛrai] || well
|-
| geriausiai || [gɛ'rɪausɪaɪ] || the best
|}
|}


Keep in mind that some adjectives form superlatives irregularly. For example, "geras" (good) becomes "geriausias" (the best), while "blogas" (bad) becomes "blogiausias" (the worst).
== Using Superlatives ==


As in English, superlatives are used in Lithuanian to compare three or more things or people to each other.
Now that we know how to form superlatives in Lithuanian, let's explore how to use them in sentences. Superlatives are used to express the highest degree of a quality among a group of people, places, or things. They are typically preceded by the definite article "the" in English, but in Lithuanian, the definite article is not used. Here are a few examples:


Now let's look at some examples of superlatives in action:
* Jis yra aukščiausias. (He is the tallest.)
* Ji yra gražiausia. (She is the most beautiful.)
* Šis miestas yra didžiausias. (This city is the biggest.)


- loud → the loudest
It's important to note that when using superlatives, the base form is always in the positive degree, and the superlative form is used to indicate the highest degree of the quality being compared.
- garsus → garsiausias
- heavy → the heaviest
- sunkus → sunkiausias
- delicious → the most delicious
- skanus → skaniausias


== Cultural Tidbits ==
== Regional Variations and Cultural Insights ==


Lithuanians are often described as quiet and reserved, but that doesn't mean they're not proud of their country and heritage. In fact, they have a long and rich cultural history, with folk music, dance, and art playing a significant role in their traditions. Music festivals are a popular way to celebrate Lithuanian culture, with the most famous one being the Vilnius Festival, which features both local and international musicians.  
As with any language, there may be regional variations in the usage or understanding of comparatives and superlatives in Lithuanian. These variations can be influenced by dialects, historical factors, and cultural differences. For example, in some dialects of Lithuanian, the endings for comparatives and superlatives may differ slightly from the standard forms described in this lesson. Additionally, the choice of adjectives and adverbs used in comparisons can vary depending on the cultural context. It's always interesting to explore these regional variations and cultural insights to deepen your understanding of the language and its nuances.


Lithuanians are also known for their love of basketball, which is considered the country's national sport. Despite a relatively small population, Lithuania has produced many talented basketball players, including NBA players Arvydas Sabonis and Jonas Valančiūnas.
== Practice Exercises ==


== Practice Exercises ==
Now it's time to put your knowledge of comparatives and superlatives into practice! Below are some exercises to help you reinforce what you've learned. Try to complete each exercise using the rules and patterns we've discussed in this lesson. After completing the exercises, you can check your answers and read the explanations provided.
 
Exercise 1: Forming Comparatives
Form the comparative forms of the following adjectives and adverbs:
 
1. aukštas (tall)
2. labai (very)
3. šaltas (cold)
4. senas (old)
5. greitai (quickly)
 
Exercise 2: Using Comparatives
Complete the following sentences by using the appropriate comparative form:
 
1. Šis automobilis yra _______ (brangus) nei tas.
2. Ji kalba _______ (gerai) už mane.
3. Mano brolis yra _______ (aukštas) už mane.
4. Mes dirbame _______ (daug) nei jie.
5. Šis restoranas yra _______ (galingas) už kitus.
 
Exercise 3: Forming Superlatives
Form the superlative forms of the following adjectives and adverbs:
 
1. aukštas (tall)
2. daug (much)
3. mažas (small)
4. greitai (quickly)
5. gerai (well)
 
Exercise 4: Using Superlatives
Complete the following sentences by using the appropriate superlative form:
 
1. Ji yra _______ (geras) mokytojas mokykloje.
2. Šis filmas yra _______ (galingas) iš visų.
3. Mano motina gaminą _______ (skanus) pyragą.
4. Jis yra _______ (aukštas) žmogus, kokį aš pažįstu.
5. Ši knyga yra _______ (populiarus) iš visų.
 
== Solutions ==


Now it's time to practice what we've learned about comparatives and superlatives! Here are a few exercises to get you started:
Exercise 1: Forming Comparatives


1. Translate the following sentences into Lithuanian, using comparatives when needed:
1. aukštesnis
2. labiau
3. šaltesnis
4. senesnis
5. greičiau


- The elephant is heavier than the dog.
Exercise 2: Using Comparatives
- The sun is hotter than the moon.
- The book is longer than the pencil.


2. Translate the following sentences into Lithuanian, using superlatives when needed:
1. brangesnis
2. geriau
3. aukštesnis
4. daugiau
5. galingesnis


- The leopard is the fastest animal.
Exercise 3: Forming Superlatives
- The mountain is the highest in the world.
- Soccer is the most popular sport in the world.


3. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the adjective (comparative or superlative):
1. aukščiausias
2. daugiausia
3. mažiausias
4. greičiausiai
5. geriausiai


- Lietuva yra ________ (small) nei Rusija.
Exercise 4: Using Superlatives
- Mano mama yra ______ (old) nei mano tėvas.
- Šitas batas yra _______ (expensive) iš visų.


- Small tip: remember that "tėvas" means "father" and "mama" means "mother" in Lithuanian
1. geriausia
2. galingiausias
3. skaniausią
4. aukščiausias
5. populiariausia


== Conclusion ==  
== Conclusion ==


Congratulations, you made it to the end of the lesson! You now know how to form and use comparatives and superlatives in Lithuanian to compare and contrast people, places, and things. Remember to keep practicing and asking questions if you get stuck. Learning a language takes time and effort, but it can also be a lot of fun. And don't forget to keep exploring the culture and traditions of Lithuania – there's so much to discover!
Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to form and use comparatives and superlatives in Lithuanian. By understanding the rules and patterns for creating comparatives and superlatives, you can now express comparisons and contrasts more accurately and effectively. Remember to practice using comparatives and superlatives in your everyday conversations and writing to reinforce your understanding. Keep up the great work, and continue your journey to mastering the Lithuanian language!


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Introduction[edit | edit source]

Welcome to the lesson on comparatives and superlatives in Lithuanian! This topic is an essential part of mastering the Lithuanian language as it allows you to compare and contrast people, places, and things. By understanding how to form and use comparatives and superlatives, you will be able to express yourself more effectively and accurately in a variety of situations. In this lesson, we will explore the rules and patterns for creating comparatives and superlatives in Lithuanian, and provide you with plenty of examples and practice exercises to solidify your understanding. Let's get started!

Forming Comparatives[edit | edit source]

In Lithuanian, comparatives are used to compare two people, places, or things. They are formed by adding specific suffixes to the base form of adjectives or adverbs. The choice of the suffix depends on the ending of the base form. Let's take a look at the different patterns for forming comparatives:

Adjectives with Short Base Forms[edit | edit source]

For adjectives with short base forms, which typically end in a consonant or a short vowel, the comparative form is created by adding the suffix "-esnis" for masculine, "-esnė" for feminine, and "-esni" for plural. Here are a few examples:

Lithuanian Pronunciation English
didelis [di'dɛlɪs] big
didesnis [dɪ'dɛsnɪs] bigger
maža ['maʒa] small
mažesnė [mʌ'ʒɛsnɛ] smaller
senas ['sɛnas] old
senesnis [sɛnɛs'nɪs] older

Adjectives with Long Base Forms[edit | edit source]

For adjectives with long base forms, which typically end in a long vowel or a diphthong, the comparative form is created by adding the suffix "-esnis" for masculine, "-esnė" for feminine, and "-esni" for plural. Here are a few examples:

Lithuanian Pronunciation English
gražus ['graʒʊs] beautiful
gražesnis [gra'ʒɛsnɪs] more beautiful
šiltas ['ʃɪltas] warm
šilesnis [ʃɪlɛs'nɪs] warmer
tamsus ['tamsʊs] dark
tamšesnis [tam'ʃɛsnɪs] darker

Adverbs[edit | edit source]

For adverbs, the comparative form is created by adding the suffix "-iau" to the base form. Here are a few examples:

Lithuanian Pronunciation English
greitai ['grɛɪtai] quickly
greičiau [grɛ'ʧɪau] more quickly
lėtai ['leːtai] slowly
lėčiau [lɛ'ʧɪau] more slowly
gerai ['gɛrai] well
geriau [gɛ'rɪau] better

Using Comparatives[edit | edit source]

Now that we know how to form comparatives in Lithuanian, let's explore how to use them in sentences. Comparatives are used to compare two people, places, or things, and they are typically followed by the word "nei" (than) to indicate the comparison. Here are a few examples:

  • Jis yra aukštesnis nei aš. (He is taller than me.)
  • Ji yra gražesnė nei mano draugė. (She is more beautiful than my friend.)
  • Šis miestas yra didesnis nei ankstesnis. (This city is bigger than the previous one.)

It's important to note that when comparing adjectives or adverbs, the base form is always in the positive degree, and the comparative form is used to indicate a higher or lower degree of the quality being compared.

Forming Superlatives[edit | edit source]

In Lithuanian, superlatives are used to express the highest degree of a quality among a group of people, places, or things. They are formed by adding specific suffixes to the base form of adjectives or adverbs. Similar to comparatives, the choice of the suffix depends on the ending of the base form. Let's take a look at the different patterns for forming superlatives:

Adjectives with Short Base Forms[edit | edit source]

For adjectives with short base forms, the superlative form is created by adding the suffix "-iausias" for masculine, "-iausia" for feminine, and "-iausieji" for plural. Here are a few examples:

Lithuanian Pronunciation English
didelis [di'dɛlɪs] big
didžiausias [dɪ'ʒausɪas] the biggest
maža ['maʒa] small
mažiausia [mʌ'ʒaʊsɪa] the smallest
senas ['sɛnas] old
seniausias [sɛnɪ'aʊsɪas] the oldest

Adjectives with Long Base Forms[edit | edit source]

For adjectives with long base forms, the superlative form is created by adding the suffix "-iausias" for masculine, "-iausia" for feminine, and "-iausieji" for plural. Here are a few examples:

Lithuanian Pronunciation English
gražus ['graʒʊs] beautiful
gražiausias [gra'ʒausɪas] the most beautiful
šiltas ['ʃɪltas] warm
šilčiausias [ʃɪl'tʃausɪas] the warmest
tamsus ['tamsʊs] dark
tamsiausias [tam'sjausɪas] the darkest

Adverbs[edit | edit source]

For adverbs, the superlative form is created by adding the suffix "-iausiai" to the base form. Here are a few examples:

Lithuanian Pronunciation English
greitai ['grɛɪtai] quickly
greičiausiai [grɛ'ʧausɪaɪ] the fastest
lėtai ['leːtai] slowly
lėčiausiai [lɛ'ʧausɪaɪ] the slowest
gerai ['gɛrai] well
geriausiai [gɛ'rɪausɪaɪ] the best

Using Superlatives[edit | edit source]

Now that we know how to form superlatives in Lithuanian, let's explore how to use them in sentences. Superlatives are used to express the highest degree of a quality among a group of people, places, or things. They are typically preceded by the definite article "the" in English, but in Lithuanian, the definite article is not used. Here are a few examples:

  • Jis yra aukščiausias. (He is the tallest.)
  • Ji yra gražiausia. (She is the most beautiful.)
  • Šis miestas yra didžiausias. (This city is the biggest.)

It's important to note that when using superlatives, the base form is always in the positive degree, and the superlative form is used to indicate the highest degree of the quality being compared.

Regional Variations and Cultural Insights[edit | edit source]

As with any language, there may be regional variations in the usage or understanding of comparatives and superlatives in Lithuanian. These variations can be influenced by dialects, historical factors, and cultural differences. For example, in some dialects of Lithuanian, the endings for comparatives and superlatives may differ slightly from the standard forms described in this lesson. Additionally, the choice of adjectives and adverbs used in comparisons can vary depending on the cultural context. It's always interesting to explore these regional variations and cultural insights to deepen your understanding of the language and its nuances.

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now it's time to put your knowledge of comparatives and superlatives into practice! Below are some exercises to help you reinforce what you've learned. Try to complete each exercise using the rules and patterns we've discussed in this lesson. After completing the exercises, you can check your answers and read the explanations provided.

Exercise 1: Forming Comparatives Form the comparative forms of the following adjectives and adverbs:

1. aukštas (tall) 2. labai (very) 3. šaltas (cold) 4. senas (old) 5. greitai (quickly)

Exercise 2: Using Comparatives Complete the following sentences by using the appropriate comparative form:

1. Šis automobilis yra _______ (brangus) nei tas. 2. Ji kalba _______ (gerai) už mane. 3. Mano brolis yra _______ (aukštas) už mane. 4. Mes dirbame _______ (daug) nei jie. 5. Šis restoranas yra _______ (galingas) už kitus.

Exercise 3: Forming Superlatives Form the superlative forms of the following adjectives and adverbs:

1. aukštas (tall) 2. daug (much) 3. mažas (small) 4. greitai (quickly) 5. gerai (well)

Exercise 4: Using Superlatives Complete the following sentences by using the appropriate superlative form:

1. Ji yra _______ (geras) mokytojas mokykloje. 2. Šis filmas yra _______ (galingas) iš visų. 3. Mano motina gaminą _______ (skanus) pyragą. 4. Jis yra _______ (aukštas) žmogus, kokį aš pažįstu. 5. Ši knyga yra _______ (populiarus) iš visų.

Solutions[edit | edit source]

Exercise 1: Forming Comparatives

1. aukštesnis 2. labiau 3. šaltesnis 4. senesnis 5. greičiau

Exercise 2: Using Comparatives

1. brangesnis 2. geriau 3. aukštesnis 4. daugiau 5. galingesnis

Exercise 3: Forming Superlatives

1. aukščiausias 2. daugiausia 3. mažiausias 4. greičiausiai 5. geriausiai

Exercise 4: Using Superlatives

1. geriausia 2. galingiausias 3. skaniausią 4. aukščiausias 5. populiariausia

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to form and use comparatives and superlatives in Lithuanian. By understanding the rules and patterns for creating comparatives and superlatives, you can now express comparisons and contrasts more accurately and effectively. Remember to practice using comparatives and superlatives in your everyday conversations and writing to reinforce your understanding. Keep up the great work, and continue your journey to mastering the Lithuanian language!

Table of Contents - Lithuanian Course - 0 to A1[edit source]


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


Sources[edit | edit source]


Other Lessons[edit | edit source]


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