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Welcome to today’s lesson! As we continue our journey through the Lithuanian language, we will explore a crucial aspect: '''conjunctions and expressions of time and place'''. Understanding how to connect ideas and specify when and where actions occur is vital for forming comprehensive and meaningful sentences. This lesson is designed for complete beginners, and by the end, you’ll have a solid grasp of these foundational elements, setting you on the path to conversing in Lithuanian with confidence.
In this lesson, we will cover the following topics:


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Hello dear students! In this lesson, we will continue our journey through Lithuanian grammar and focus on the essential conjunctions and expressions of time and place in Lithuanian. These will help you form more complex sentences and give you the tools to talk about events and locations in a clearer way.  
=== Importance of Conjunctions and Expressions ===
 
Conjunctions are like the glue that holds your sentences together. They allow you to connect thoughts, ideas, and actions in a coherent manner. Similarly, expressions of time and place help clarify '''when''' and '''where''' something happens, making your communication clearer and more precise.
 
=== Structure of the Lesson ===
 
1. '''Conjunctions in Lithuanian'''
 
* Coordinating Conjunctions
 
* Subordinating Conjunctions
 
2. '''Expressions of Time'''
 
* Basic Time Expressions
 
* Advanced Time Expressions
 
3. '''Expressions of Place'''
 
* Basic Place Expressions
 
* Advanced Place Expressions
 
4. '''Practice Exercises'''
 
* Hands-on activities to reinforce learning
 
5. '''Conclusion'''


== Conjunctions of Time ==
== Conjunctions in Lithuanian ==
Conjunctions of time are used to join sentences that describe actions that happen at certain times. Here are some of the most commonly used conjunctions and how to use them:
 
=== Coordinating Conjunctions ===
 
Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses that are of equal importance. Here are some common coordinating conjunctions in Lithuanian:


* **Kai** means "when" and is used when the actions happen simultaneously or one after the other:
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Lithuanian !! Pronunciation !! English
! Lithuanian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| ir || ir || and
|-
| bet || bɛt || but
|-
| arba || arbɐ || or
|-
| taigi || taɪɡi || so
|-
|-
| Kai aš grįšiu namo || [kaɪ as ɡriːʃiu namo] || When I will come back home
 
| o || o || but
 
|}
|}


* **Kad** means "that" or "in order to" and is used to express purpose or intention:
Let’s look at some example sentences using these conjunctions:
 
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Lithuanian !! Pronunciation !! English
! Lithuanian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| Aš eisiu į parduotuvę, kad nusipirkčiau pieno || [aʃ eːsiu iː pardʊɔtuve, kad nʊsipirt͡ʃɪ̯au piɛno] || I will go to the shop to buy milk
 
| Aš noriu eiti, '''bet''' jis nenori. || aʃ ˈnɔrʲu ˈeɪtʲɪ, bɛt jis nɛˈnɔrʲɪ || I want to go, '''but''' he doesn't want to.
 
|-
 
| Tu gali pasirinkti, '''arba''' šį, '''arba''' tą. || tu ˈɡali pɑˈsɪrʲɪktʲɪ, arbɐ ʃʲɪ, arbɐ tɑ || You can choose, '''either''' this '''or''' that.
 
|}
|}


* **Kol** means "while" or "until" and is used to describe actions that happen during a certain period of time:
=== Subordinating Conjunctions ===
 
Subordinating conjunctions connect a dependent clause to an independent clause, adding depth to your sentences. Here are some common subordinating conjunctions:
 
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Lithuanian !! Pronunciation !! English
! Lithuanian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| kad || kɑd || that
|-
|-
| Kol mes lauksime taksi, mes girdime muziką || [kɔl mɛs lauksime taksɪ, mɛs ɡirdime muzɪkaː] || While we are waiting for the taxi, we are listening to music
 
| nes || nɛs || because
 
|-
 
| kai || kɑɪ || when
 
|-
 
| jei || jɛɪ || if
 
|-
 
| nors || nɔrs || although
 
|}
|}


* **Po to kai** means "after" and describes an action that comes after another action:
Here are some example sentences:
 
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Lithuanian !! Pronunciation !! English
! Lithuanian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| Aš žinau, '''kad''' tu ateisi. || aʃ ʒɪˈnɑu, kɑd tu ɑˈteɪsɪ || I know '''that''' you will come.
|-
|-
| Aš susitiksiu su draugais po to, kai baigsiu darbą || [aʃ susɪtɪksɪu sʊ draɔɡaɪs po to kaɪ baɪɡɕiu darbaː] || I will meet my friends after I finish work
 
| '''Nes''' lyja, mes liksime namuose. || nɛs ˈlɪjɑ, mɛs ˈlɪkʲɪmɛ nɑˈmu ɛsɛ || '''Because''' it's raining, we will stay at home.
 
|}
|}


* **Prieš** means "before" and describes an action that comes before another action:
== Expressions of Time ==
 
=== Basic Time Expressions ===
 
Expressions of time help specify when an action takes place. Here are some basic expressions of time:
 
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Lithuanian !! Pronunciation !! English
! Lithuanian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| šiandien || ʃʲændʲɛn || today
|-
| rytoj || rʲɪˈtɔɪ || tomorrow
|-
| vakar || ˈvɑkɑr || yesterday
|-
| dabar || dɑˈbɑr || now
|-
|-
| Prieš miegą, aš visada skaitau knygas || [prɛiʃ mʲɛɡaː, aʃ vɪsadɐ skaɪtau knʲɪɡas] || Before sleep, I always read books
 
| visada || vɪˈsɑdɑ || always
 
|}
|}


* **Po** means "after" and describes an action that comes after another action:
Here are examples of how to use these expressions:
 
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Lithuanian !! Pronunciation !! English
! Lithuanian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| Po mokyklos, aš eisiu į sporto salę || [po mɔkɪkloːs, aʃ eːsiu iː spɔrto salɛ] || After school, I will go to the gym
 
| Aš einu '''šiandien''' į parduotuvę. || aʃ ˈeɪnu ʃʲændʲɛn i pɑrˈduotʊvɛ || I am going '''today''' to the store.
 
|-
 
| '''Vakar''' mes buvome parke. || ˈvɑkɑr mɛs ˈbuvʊmɛ ˈpɑrkɛ || '''Yesterday''' we were in the park.
 
|}
|}


== Conjunctions of Place ==
=== Advanced Time Expressions ===
Conjunctions of place are used to join sentences that describe actions happening in certain locations. Here are some of the most commonly used conjunctions and how to use them:
 
As you progress, you will encounter more complex time expressions:


* **Į** means "to" and describes a motion towards a place: 
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Lithuanian !! Pronunciation !! English
! Lithuanian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| Aš eisiu į Vilnių šį savaitgalį || [aʃ eisiu iː vɪlnʲuː ʃiː saɛɪtɡalʲi] || I will go to Vilnius this weekend
 
| po savaitės || pɔ sɑˈvɑɪtɛs || in a week
 
|-
 
| prieš metus || prʲeʃ mɛˈtus || a year ago
 
|-
 
| kiekvieną dieną || ˈkʲeɪkʲvʲɛnɑ dʲɪˈɛnɑ || every day
 
|-
 
| kartą per mėnesį || ˈkɑrtɑ pɛr ˈmɛːnɛsɪ || once a month
 
|-
 
| nuo pirmadienio || nɔ pɪrˈmɑdʲɛnʲɔ || since Monday
 
|}
|}


* **Iš** means "from" and describes a motion from a place:  
Example sentences using advanced time expressions:
 
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Lithuanian !! Pronunciation !! English
! Lithuanian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| Aš atvyksiu '''po savaitės'''. || aʃ ɐtˈvʲɪkʲsu pɔ sɑˈvɑɪtɛs || I will arrive '''in a week'''.
|-
| '''Kiekvieną dieną''' aš mokausi. || kʲeɪkʲvʲɛnɑ dʲɪˈɛnɑ aʃ mɔkɐɪsɪ || '''Every day''' I study.
|}
== Expressions of Place ==
=== Basic Place Expressions ===
Expressions of place indicate where an action takes place. Here are some basic expressions of place:
{| class="wikitable"
! Lithuanian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| čia || tʃʲɑ || here
|-
|-
| Aš keliavau iš Kauno į Taliną traukiniu || [aʃ kɛlʲɪavaʊ is kaʊno iː talɪnaː traukɪnʲu] || I traveled from Kaunas to Tallinn by train
 
| ten || tɛn || there
 
|-
 
| viduje || vɪˈdʊjɛ || inside
 
|-
 
| lauke || lɑʊˈkɛ || outside
 
|-
 
| aplink || ɑˈplʲɪŋk || around
 
|}
|}


* **Ant** means "on" and describes the location of an object:  
Examples of basic place expressions in sentences:
 
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Lithuanian !! Pronunciation !! English
! Lithuanian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| Aš esu '''čia'''. || aʃ ˈɛsu tʃʲɑ || I am '''here'''.
|-
|-
| Jonas sedi ant sofos ir žiūri televizorių || [jonas seːdɪ ant sofos ɪr ʒɪuːrɪ tɛlɛvɪzoːrʊ] || Jonas is sitting on the couch and watching TV
 
| Knygos yra '''ten'''. || ˈkɲɪɡɔs ˈɪrɑ tɛn || The books are '''there'''.
 
|}
|}


* **Prie** or **šalia** means "near" and describes the location of an object:
=== Advanced Place Expressions ===
 
As you advance, you will learn more complex expressions of place:
 
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Lithuanian !! Pronunciation !! English
! Lithuanian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| prie jūros || prʲɛ jʊˈrɔs || by the sea
|-
| už namo || uʒ nɑˈmɔ || behind the house
|-
| virš kalno || vɪrʃ ˈkɑlnɔ || above the hill
|-
| tarp medžių || tɑrp ˈmɛdʲʊ || between the trees
|-
|-
| Restorane yra parkavimo aikštelė prie pat durų || [rɛstɔranɛ ɪra parkavɪmo aɪkʃtɛle prʲɛ pat durʊ] || Near the restaurant there is a parking lot right by the door
 
| aplink miestą || ɑˈplʲɪŋk ˈmʲɛɪstɑ || around the city
 
|}
|}


* **Po** means "behind" and describes the location of an object:
Example sentences with advanced place expressions:
 
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Lithuanian !! Pronunciation !! English
! Lithuanian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| Mes stovime '''prie jūros'''. || mɛs ˈstɔvɪmɛ prʲɛ jʊˈrɔs || We are standing '''by the sea'''.
|-
|-
| Mano batai yra po sofos || [manɔ bataɪ ɪra po sofos] || My shoes are behind the couch
 
| Kėdė yra '''už namo'''. || ˈkʲɛdɛ ˈɪrɑ uʒ nɑˈmɔ || The chair is '''behind the house'''.
 
|}
|}


I hope this lesson has been helpful to you! Keep practicing these conjunctions and expressions of time and place, and you will soon be able to form more complex sentences and communicate more effectively.
== Practice Exercises ==
 
Now that we've covered conjunctions and expressions of time and place, it's time to reinforce your learning! Below are some exercises designed to help you practice what you've learned.
 
=== Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks ===
 
Complete the sentences with the correct conjunction:
 
1. Aš noriu eiti, '''____''' jis nenori.
 
2. Mes važiuosime, '''____''' oras bus geras.
 
''Solutions:''
 
1. bet
 
2. jei
 
=== Exercise 2: Translate the Sentences ===
 
Translate the following sentences into Lithuanian:
 
1. I will go tomorrow.
 
2. The book is inside.
 
''Solutions:''
 
1. Aš eisiu rytoj.
 
2. Knyga yra viduje.
 
=== Exercise 3: Match the Expressions ===
 
Match the time expressions with their meanings:
 
1. šiandien
 
2. vakar
 
3. rytoj
 
4. visada
 
''Solutions:''
 
1 - today
 
2 - yesterday
 
3 - tomorrow
 
4 - always
 
=== Exercise 4: Create Your Own Sentences ===
 
Using the following words, create sentences:
 
* ir
 
* kad
 
* šiandien
 
* ten
 
''Example Sentences:''
 
1. Aš einu '''ten''' '''šiandien''' '''ir''' jis eina su manimi.
 
2. Aš žinau, '''kad''' tu ateisi.
 
=== Exercise 5: Identify the Mistakes ===
 
Find and correct the mistakes in the sentences below:
 
1. Aš esu čia, bet jis yra ten.
 
2. Mes einame vakar į parką.
 
''Solutions:''
 
1. Correct.
 
2. Mes einame '''šiandien''' į parką.
 
=== Exercise 6: Fill in the Correct Time Expression ===
 
Fill in the blanks with the appropriate time expression:
 
1. '''____''' mes turime pamoką. (every day)
 
2. Aš atvykau '''____''' (a year ago)
 
''Solutions:''
 
1. Kiekvieną dieną
 
2. prieš metus
 
=== Exercise 7: Use Expressions of Place ===
 
Write a sentence using each of the following expressions of place:
 
* čia
 
* ten
 
* aplink
 
''Example Sentences:''
 
1. Aš esu '''čia'''.
 
2. Knygos yra '''ten'''.
 
3. Mes vaikštome '''aplink''' parką.
 
=== Exercise 8: Conjunctions in Context ===
 
Write a short paragraph using at least three conjunctions from today's lesson.
 
''Example Paragraph:''
 
Aš noriu eiti į parką '''bet''' oras yra blogas. '''Nes''' lyja, mes liksime namuose '''ir''' žiūrėsime filmą.
 
=== Exercise 9: Time Expressions in Context ===
 
Translate the following paragraph into Lithuanian:
 
"I went to the store yesterday. Today, I will meet my friend."
 
''Solution:''
 
"Aš nuėjau į parduotuvę vakar. '''Šiandien''', aš susitiksiu su savo draugu."
 
=== Exercise 10: Place Expressions in Context ===
 
Use the following expressions to create sentences:
 
* prie jūros
 
* už namo
 
* tarp medžių
 
''Example Sentences:''
 
1. Mes stovime '''prie jūros'''.
 
2. Kėdė yra '''už namo'''.
 
3. Vaikai žaidžia '''tarp medžių'''.
 
== Conclusion ==
 
Congratulations on completing this lesson! You've taken important steps in mastering Lithuanian conjunctions and expressions of time and place. Remember, practice is key. Try using these new skills in your conversations, and don't hesitate to revisit this lesson as needed. Keep up the great work, and I look forward to seeing you in the next lesson!


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Lithuanian → Grammar → 0 to A1 Course → Conjunctions and Expressions of Time and Place

Welcome to today’s lesson! As we continue our journey through the Lithuanian language, we will explore a crucial aspect: conjunctions and expressions of time and place. Understanding how to connect ideas and specify when and where actions occur is vital for forming comprehensive and meaningful sentences. This lesson is designed for complete beginners, and by the end, you’ll have a solid grasp of these foundational elements, setting you on the path to conversing in Lithuanian with confidence.

In this lesson, we will cover the following topics:

Importance of Conjunctions and Expressions[edit | edit source]

Conjunctions are like the glue that holds your sentences together. They allow you to connect thoughts, ideas, and actions in a coherent manner. Similarly, expressions of time and place help clarify when and where something happens, making your communication clearer and more precise.

Structure of the Lesson[edit | edit source]

1. Conjunctions in Lithuanian

  • Coordinating Conjunctions
  • Subordinating Conjunctions

2. Expressions of Time

  • Basic Time Expressions
  • Advanced Time Expressions

3. Expressions of Place

  • Basic Place Expressions
  • Advanced Place Expressions

4. Practice Exercises

  • Hands-on activities to reinforce learning

5. Conclusion

Conjunctions in Lithuanian[edit | edit source]

Coordinating Conjunctions[edit | edit source]

Coordinating conjunctions connect words, phrases, or clauses that are of equal importance. Here are some common coordinating conjunctions in Lithuanian:

Lithuanian Pronunciation English
ir ir and
bet bɛt but
arba arbɐ or
taigi taɪɡi so
o o but

Let’s look at some example sentences using these conjunctions:

Lithuanian Pronunciation English
Aš noriu eiti, bet jis nenori. aʃ ˈnɔrʲu ˈeɪtʲɪ, bɛt jis nɛˈnɔrʲɪ I want to go, but he doesn't want to.
Tu gali pasirinkti, arba šį, arba tą. tu ˈɡali pɑˈsɪrʲɪktʲɪ, arbɐ ʃʲɪ, arbɐ tɑ You can choose, either this or that.

Subordinating Conjunctions[edit | edit source]

Subordinating conjunctions connect a dependent clause to an independent clause, adding depth to your sentences. Here are some common subordinating conjunctions:

Lithuanian Pronunciation English
kad kɑd that
nes nɛs because
kai kɑɪ when
jei jɛɪ if
nors nɔrs although

Here are some example sentences:

Lithuanian Pronunciation English
Aš žinau, kad tu ateisi. aʃ ʒɪˈnɑu, kɑd tu ɑˈteɪsɪ I know that you will come.
Nes lyja, mes liksime namuose. nɛs ˈlɪjɑ, mɛs ˈlɪkʲɪmɛ nɑˈmu ɛsɛ Because it's raining, we will stay at home.

Expressions of Time[edit | edit source]

Basic Time Expressions[edit | edit source]

Expressions of time help specify when an action takes place. Here are some basic expressions of time:

Lithuanian Pronunciation English
šiandien ʃʲændʲɛn today
rytoj rʲɪˈtɔɪ tomorrow
vakar ˈvɑkɑr yesterday
dabar dɑˈbɑr now
visada vɪˈsɑdɑ always

Here are examples of how to use these expressions:

Lithuanian Pronunciation English
Aš einu šiandien į parduotuvę. aʃ ˈeɪnu ʃʲændʲɛn i pɑrˈduotʊvɛ I am going today to the store.
Vakar mes buvome parke. ˈvɑkɑr mɛs ˈbuvʊmɛ ˈpɑrkɛ Yesterday we were in the park.

Advanced Time Expressions[edit | edit source]

As you progress, you will encounter more complex time expressions:

Lithuanian Pronunciation English
po savaitės pɔ sɑˈvɑɪtɛs in a week
prieš metus prʲeʃ mɛˈtus a year ago
kiekvieną dieną ˈkʲeɪkʲvʲɛnɑ dʲɪˈɛnɑ every day
kartą per mėnesį ˈkɑrtɑ pɛr ˈmɛːnɛsɪ once a month
nuo pirmadienio nɔ pɪrˈmɑdʲɛnʲɔ since Monday

Example sentences using advanced time expressions:

Lithuanian Pronunciation English
Aš atvyksiu po savaitės. aʃ ɐtˈvʲɪkʲsu pɔ sɑˈvɑɪtɛs I will arrive in a week.
Kiekvieną dieną aš mokausi. kʲeɪkʲvʲɛnɑ dʲɪˈɛnɑ aʃ mɔkɐɪsɪ Every day I study.

Expressions of Place[edit | edit source]

Basic Place Expressions[edit | edit source]

Expressions of place indicate where an action takes place. Here are some basic expressions of place:

Lithuanian Pronunciation English
čia tʃʲɑ here
ten tɛn there
viduje vɪˈdʊjɛ inside
lauke lɑʊˈkɛ outside
aplink ɑˈplʲɪŋk around

Examples of basic place expressions in sentences:

Lithuanian Pronunciation English
Aš esu čia. aʃ ˈɛsu tʃʲɑ I am here.
Knygos yra ten. ˈkɲɪɡɔs ˈɪrɑ tɛn The books are there.

Advanced Place Expressions[edit | edit source]

As you advance, you will learn more complex expressions of place:

Lithuanian Pronunciation English
prie jūros prʲɛ jʊˈrɔs by the sea
už namo uʒ nɑˈmɔ behind the house
virš kalno vɪrʃ ˈkɑlnɔ above the hill
tarp medžių tɑrp ˈmɛdʲʊ between the trees
aplink miestą ɑˈplʲɪŋk ˈmʲɛɪstɑ around the city

Example sentences with advanced place expressions:

Lithuanian Pronunciation English
Mes stovime prie jūros. mɛs ˈstɔvɪmɛ prʲɛ jʊˈrɔs We are standing by the sea.
Kėdė yra už namo. ˈkʲɛdɛ ˈɪrɑ uʒ nɑˈmɔ The chair is behind the house.

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that we've covered conjunctions and expressions of time and place, it's time to reinforce your learning! Below are some exercises designed to help you practice what you've learned.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Complete the sentences with the correct conjunction:

1. Aš noriu eiti, ____ jis nenori.

2. Mes važiuosime, ____ oras bus geras.

Solutions:

1. bet

2. jei

Exercise 2: Translate the Sentences[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences into Lithuanian:

1. I will go tomorrow.

2. The book is inside.

Solutions:

1. Aš eisiu rytoj.

2. Knyga yra viduje.

Exercise 3: Match the Expressions[edit | edit source]

Match the time expressions with their meanings:

1. šiandien

2. vakar

3. rytoj

4. visada

Solutions:

1 - today

2 - yesterday

3 - tomorrow

4 - always

Exercise 4: Create Your Own Sentences[edit | edit source]

Using the following words, create sentences:

  • ir
  • kad
  • šiandien
  • ten

Example Sentences:

1. Aš einu ten šiandien ir jis eina su manimi.

2. Aš žinau, kad tu ateisi.

Exercise 5: Identify the Mistakes[edit | edit source]

Find and correct the mistakes in the sentences below:

1. Aš esu čia, bet jis yra ten.

2. Mes einame vakar į parką.

Solutions:

1. Correct.

2. Mes einame šiandien į parką.

Exercise 6: Fill in the Correct Time Expression[edit | edit source]

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate time expression:

1. ____ mes turime pamoką. (every day)

2. Aš atvykau ____ (a year ago)

Solutions:

1. Kiekvieną dieną

2. prieš metus

Exercise 7: Use Expressions of Place[edit | edit source]

Write a sentence using each of the following expressions of place:

  • čia
  • ten
  • aplink

Example Sentences:

1. Aš esu čia.

2. Knygos yra ten.

3. Mes vaikštome aplink parką.

Exercise 8: Conjunctions in Context[edit | edit source]

Write a short paragraph using at least three conjunctions from today's lesson.

Example Paragraph:

Aš noriu eiti į parką bet oras yra blogas. Nes lyja, mes liksime namuose ir žiūrėsime filmą.

Exercise 9: Time Expressions in Context[edit | edit source]

Translate the following paragraph into Lithuanian:

"I went to the store yesterday. Today, I will meet my friend."

Solution:

"Aš nuėjau į parduotuvę vakar. Šiandien, aš susitiksiu su savo draugu."

Exercise 10: Place Expressions in Context[edit | edit source]

Use the following expressions to create sentences:

  • prie jūros
  • už namo
  • tarp medžių

Example Sentences:

1. Mes stovime prie jūros.

2. Kėdė yra už namo.

3. Vaikai žaidžia tarp medžių.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations on completing this lesson! You've taken important steps in mastering Lithuanian conjunctions and expressions of time and place. Remember, practice is key. Try using these new skills in your conversations, and don't hesitate to revisit this lesson as needed. Keep up the great work, and I look forward to seeing you in the next lesson!

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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