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Lithuanian → Vocabulary → 0 to A1 Course → Daily Routines

Welcome to the lesson on "Daily Routines" in our "Complete 0 to A1 Lithuanian Course"! In this session, we will explore essential vocabulary related to everyday activities, such as waking up, eating meals, commuting to work, and winding down in the evening. Understanding these terms will not only enhance your conversational skills but also give you a glimpse into the rhythm of daily life in Lithuania.

Daily routines are universal, yet they carry unique cultural nuances. By learning this vocabulary, you'll be equipped to describe your own routines and connect with Lithuanian speakers, enriching your language experience.

In this lesson, we will cover:

• Vocabulary for different daily activities

• Example sentences to illustrate usage

• Practical exercises to reinforce your learning

Before we dive in, let's take a look at what you'll find in this lesson.

Daily Activities Vocabulary

In this section, we will introduce vocabulary related to daily routines. Each activity will be presented with its Lithuanian term, pronunciation, and English translation.

Lithuanian	Pronunciation	English
Atsikelti	at-si-KEL-ti	to wake up
Prausimosi	prau-SI-mo-si	to wash up
Pusryčiauti	pus-RY-čiau-ti	to have breakfast
Dirbti	DIRB-ti	to work
Pietauti	pie-TAU-ti	to have lunch
Grįžti	GREEZ-ti	to return
Vakarieniauti	va-ka-RIE-niau-ti	to have dinner
Ilsėtis	il-SE-tis	to relax
Miegoti	mie-GO-ti	to sleep
Skaityti	ska-ITY-ti	to read
Žiūrėti televizorių	zhoo-RE-ti te-le-VIZ-o-riu	to watch TV
Lankyti draugus	lan-KI-ti DRAU-gus	to visit friends
Eiti į parduotuvę	EI-ti į par-DU-o-tu-ve	to go to the store
Vairuoti	vai-ROO-ti	to drive
Važiuoti	va-ZHOO-ti	to ride/drive
Kalbėti telefonu	kal-BE-ti te-le-FO-nu	to talk on the phone
Daryti sportą	da-RI-ti SPOR-ta	to do sports
Plauti indus	PLAU-ti IN-dus	to wash dishes
Valyti	va-LI-ti	to clean
Pasivaikščioti	pa-si-VAIK-schi-o-ti	to take a walk

Example Sentences

To help you understand how to use this vocabulary in context, here are some example sentences:

Lithuanian	Pronunciation	English
Aš atsikeliu ryte.	Aš at-si-KEL-iu ry-TE.	I wake up in the morning.
Aš prausiusi po dušu.	Aš prau-SI-u-si po DU-shu.	I wash up after a shower.
Ką jūs pusryčiaujate?	Ką jūs pus-RY-čiaujate?	What do you have for breakfast?
Aš dirbu ofise.	Aš DIR-bu O-fi-se.	I work in an office.
Mes pietaujame kartu.	Mes pie-TAU-jame KAR-tu.	We have lunch together.
Aš grįžtu namo vakare.	Aš GREEZ-tu NA-mo va-KA-re.	I return home in the evening.
Mes vakarieniaujame šeštadieniais.	Mes va-ka-RIE-niau-jame šeš-TA-die-ni-ais.	We have dinner on Saturdays.
Aš ilsėsiu po darbo.	Aš il-SE-siu po DAR-bo.	I will relax after work.
Aš miegojau aštuonias valandas.	Aš mie-GO-jau aš-TU-o-ni-as VA-lan-das.	I slept for eight hours.
Ką tu skaitei vakar?	Ką tu ska-ITY-ei VA-kar?	What did you read yesterday?

Practicing Daily Routines Vocabulary

Now that you have a good grasp of the vocabulary and example sentences, let's put your knowledge to the test with some exercises!

Exercises

These exercises are designed to help you practice and reinforce what you've learned.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences using the correct Lithuanian vocabulary words from the list provided.

1. Aš __________ (to wake up) ryte.

2. Mes __________ (to have breakfast) kartu.

3. Aš __________ (to work) ofise.

4. Ką jūs __________ (to have lunch) šiandien?

5. Aš __________ (to relax) po darbo.

Answers:

1. atsikeliu

2. pusryčiaujame

3. dirbu

4. pietaujate

5. ilsėsiu

Exercise 2: Match the Sentence

Match the Lithuanian sentence with its English translation.

| Lithuanian Sentence | English Translation |

|---|---|

| Aš vairuoju automobilį. | I drive a car. |

| Mes einame į parduotuvę. | We are going to the store. |

| Aš kalbu telefonu. | I am talking on the phone. |

| Jie žiūri televizorių. | They are watching TV. |

| Tu darai sportą. | You are doing sports. |

Answers:

1. Aš vairuoju automobilį. → I drive a car.

2. Mes einame į parduotuvę. → We are going to the store.

3. Aš kalbu telefonu. → I am talking on the phone.

4. Jie žiūri televizorių. → They are watching TV.

5. Tu darai sportą. → You are doing sports.

Exercise 3: Create Your Daily Routine

Write a short paragraph about your daily routine in Lithuanian using at least five of the vocabulary words learned in this lesson.

Example answer:

"Aš atsikeliu ryte, prausiusi po dušu. Tada pusryčiauju ir einu dirbti. Po darbo ilsėsiu."

Exercise 4: Verb Conjugation

Conjugate the following verbs in the first person singular (I) form.

1. Dirbti (to work)

2. Miegoti (to sleep)

3. Vairuoti (to drive)

4. Kalbėti (to talk)

5. Plauti (to wash)

Answers:

1. Dirbu

2. Miegu

3. Vairuoju

4. Kalbu

5. Plaunu

Exercise 5: True or False

Read the statements and decide whether they are true or false.

1. Aš pusryčiauju ryte. (True)

2. Aš grįžtu miegoti po pietų. (False)

3. Mes vakarieniaujame kartu. (True)

4. Jie dirba naktį. (False)

5. Aš žiūriu televizorių vakare. (True)

Exercise 6: Vocabulary Translation

Translate the following Lithuanian words into English.

1. Atsikelti

2. Pietauti

3. Daryti sportą

4. Grįžti

5. Ilsėtis

Answers:

1. To wake up

2. To have lunch

3. To do sports

4. To return

5. To relax

Exercise 7: Listening Practice

Listen to a native speaker use the vocabulary in context and write down what you understand.

Exercise 8: Group Activity

In pairs, practice asking and answering questions about your daily routines using the vocabulary from this lesson.

Exercise 9: Role Play

Role-play a conversation where one person asks the other about their daily routines, using at least five vocabulary words.

Exercise 10: Reflection

Write a short paragraph reflecting on what you learned in this lesson and how you plan to use it in your daily life.

By completing these exercises, you will reinforce your understanding of daily routines in Lithuanian, helping you to communicate more effectively in real-life situations. Keep practicing, and soon you'll feel comfortable discussing your daily life in Lithuanian!

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

Sources

• 50 Amazing Basic Words And Phrases In Lithuanian - Ling App
• Lithuanian online - Learn Lithuanian langauge online with LinGo Play
• Body Parts in Lithuanian: 60+ Easy Words To Know - Ling App

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