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Welcome to the lesson on '''Describing People and Things'''! In this session, we will explore the fascinating world of adjectives in the Lithuanian language. Adjectives are essential for painting vivid pictures in our conversations, allowing us to express opinions, describe appearances, and convey emotions. They help us add color to our communication, making it richer and more engaging.


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In Lithuanian, adjectives must agree with the nouns they describe in gender, number, and case. This agreement is crucial and can be a bit challenging for beginners, but don't worry! By the end of this lesson, you’ll have a solid understanding of how to use adjectives to describe people, places, and things effectively.


As a Lithuanian language teacher for 20 years, I have seen firsthand how the use of adjectives and adverbs can enhance a learner's understanding and appreciation of the language. In this lesson on "Describing People and Things," we will explore how adjectives are used in Lithuanian to describe people, places, and things. We will also cover important topics such as adjective agreement and declension.
'''Lesson Overview:'''


1. '''Introduction to Adjectives'''


<span link>Consider exploring these related pages after completing this lesson: [[Language/Lithuanian/Grammar/Future-Tense|Future Tense]] & [[Language/Lithuanian/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]].</span>
2. '''Adjective Agreement'''
== Adjectives in Lithuanian ==


An adjective is a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In Lithuanian, adjectives are typically placed before the noun being described. For example, in the sentence "the green car," the adjective "green" would come before the noun "car" in Lithuanian: "žalia mašina."
3. '''Declension of Adjectives'''


Most adjectives in Lithuanian have three forms: masculine, feminine, and neuter. These different forms are used to describe nouns of different genders. For example, if you want to describe a masculine noun such as "vyras" (man), you would use the masculine form of an adjective, such as "aukštas" (tall): "aukštas vyras." If you were describing a feminine noun like "motina" (mother), you would use the feminine form, "aukšta motina." And for a neuter noun like "vaikas" (child), you would use the neuter form, "aukštas vaikas."
4. '''Examples of Describing People and Things'''


It is important to note that not all adjectives in Lithuanian have all three forms. Some only have two, such as "geras" (good), which has a masculine and feminine form, but not a neuter form ("geras vyras," "gera moteris," but "geras vaikas" rather than "geras vaikas").
5. '''Practice Exercises'''


To make things more complex, the form of an adjective can change depending on the case of the noun it is describing. This is called declension. We will cover declension of adjectives in more detail later in this lesson.
6. '''Conclusion'''


== Adjective Agreement ==
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In Lithuanian, adjectives must agree in gender, number, and case with the noun being described. This means that if the noun is masculine, the adjective must be masculine as well. If the noun is plural, the adjective must be plural as well. And if the noun is in a particular case, the adjective must be in that same case.
=== Introduction to Adjectives ===


Let's take the example of "the tall man" in Lithuanian. If we want to say "the tall man" in the nominative case (subject of the sentence), we would say "aukštas vyras." But if we want to say "the tall man" in the accusative case (direct object of the sentence), we would say "aukštą vyrą." In this case, the adjective has changed from "aukštas" to "aukštą," to match the accusative case of the noun "vyras."
Adjectives in Lithuanian are words that describe nouns. They tell us more about a person, place, or thing. For instance, in English, we might say "the tall building," where "tall" is the adjective describing the noun "building." Similarly, in Lithuanian, an adjective must agree with the noun it modifies.


It's important to remember that even though adjectives may change form depending on the gender, number, and case of the noun they are modifying, they always come before the noun in Lithuanian.
Here are some examples of adjectives in Lithuanian:


== Adjective Declension ==
{| class="wikitable"


As mentioned earlier, adjectives in Lithuanian must be declined based on the gender, number, and case of the noun being modified. Declension is the way in which a word's form changes to show its grammatical role in a sentence. Here are the different cases and how adjectives change in each of them:
! Lithuanian !! Pronunciation !! English


=== Nominative ===
|-


The nominative case is used for the subject of the sentence, the one doing the action. In Lithuanian, adjectives in both masculine and feminine genders typically end in -as in the nominative case. For example:
| gražus || ˈɡraʒus || beautiful


{| class="wikitable"
! Lithuanian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| aukštas vyras || ['aukʃtʌs 'vʲɪrɐs] || tall man
|}


Neuter adjectives in the nominative case typically end in -a, like "maža" (small):
| didelis || ˈdidɛlʲis || big


{| class="wikitable"
! Lithuanian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| maža knyga || ['mʌʒʌ 'kŋʲɪgʌ] || small book
|}


=== Genitive ===
| mažas || ˈmaʒas || small
 
|-


The genitive case is used to show possession, to describe what belongs to someone/something. In Lithuanian, masculine adjectives in the genitive case typically end in -o, while feminine adjectives end in -os. For example:
| šaltas || ˈʃal̪tʌs || cold


{| class="wikitable"
! Lithuanian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| aukšto vyr0 || ['aukʃtʌ 'vʲɪrɐs] || tall man's
 
| aukštos moters || ['aukʃtɔs 'mɔtʲærɪs] || tall woman's
| šiltas || ˈʃil̪tʌs || warm
 
|}
|}


Neuter adjectives in the genitive case typically end in -o, like "mažo" (small):
=== Adjective Agreement ===
 
In Lithuanian, adjectives must agree with the noun they describe in three ways:
 
* '''Gender''': Lithuanian nouns are either masculine or feminine.
 
* '''Number''': Nouns can be singular or plural.
 
* '''Case''': Nouns change form depending on their role in the sentence, such as subject or object.
 
For example:
 
* A masculine singular noun will take a masculine singular adjective.
 
* A feminine singular noun will take a feminine singular adjective.
 
* A plural noun will take a plural adjective regardless of gender.
 
Here’s how it works:
 
== Masculine Singular
 
* '''Noun''': bernas (boy)
 
* '''Adjective''': gražus (handsome)
 
== Feminine Singular
 
* '''Noun''': mergina (girl)
 
* '''Adjective''': graži (beautiful)
 
== Plural
 
* '''Noun''': vaikai (children)
 
* '''Adjective''': gražūs (beautiful)
 
=== Declension of Adjectives ===
 
Adjectives in Lithuanian undergo declension, meaning their form changes according to the noun's case. The most common cases are nominative, accusative, and genitive.
 
Here's how the adjectives decline based on gender and number:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Lithuanian !! Pronunciation !! English
 
! Case !! Masculine Singular !! Feminine Singular !! Plural
 
|-
|-
| mažos knygos || ['mʌʒʌs 'kŋʲɪgʌs] || small books'
|}


=== Dative ===
| Nominative || gražus || graži || gražūs


The dative case is used to show the indirect object of the sentence, the person or thing indirectly affected by the action. In Lithuanian, masculine adjectives in the dative case typically end in -am, while feminine adjectives end in -ai. For example:
|-
 
| Accusative || gražų || gražią || gražius


{| class="wikitable"
! Lithuanian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| aukštam vyrui || ['aukʃtʌm 'vʲɪrʊɪ] || to the tall man
 
| aukštai moteriai || ['aukʃtɐɪ mɔtʲærjʌɪ] || to the tall woman
| Genitive || gražo || gražios || gražių
 
|}
|}


Neuter adjectives in the dative case typically end in -am, like "mažam" (small):
=== Examples of Describing People and Things ===
 
Now let's look at some practical examples of using adjectives in sentences:
 
1. '''The boy is tall.'''
 
* Bernas yra '''aukštas'''.
 
2. '''The girl is beautiful.'''
 
* Mergina yra '''graži'''.
 
3. '''The house is big.'''
 
* Namas yra '''didelis'''.
 
4. '''The cats are small.'''
 
* Katės yra '''mažos'''.
 
5. '''The weather is cold.'''
 
* Oras yra '''šaltas'''.
 
6. '''The soup is warm.'''
 
* Sriuba yra '''šilta'''.
 
7. '''The flowers are beautiful.'''
 
* Gėlės yra '''gražios'''.
 
8. '''The dog is friendly.'''
 
* Šuo yra '''draugiškas'''.
 
9. '''The car is fast.'''
 
* Mašina yra '''greita'''.
 
10. '''The trees are tall.'''
 
* Medžiai yra '''aukšti'''.
 
== Additional Examples
 
Here are more examples to solidify your understanding:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Lithuanian !! Pronunciation !! English
! Lithuanian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| mažam vaikui || ['mʌʒʌm 'vɐɪkʊɪ] || to the small child
|}


=== Accusative ===
| vaikas yra '''protingas''' || ˈvaɪkɐs ɪˈra ˈpro.tɪŋɐs || the child is smart
 
|-


The accusative case is used for the direct object of the sentence, the one being acted upon. In Lithuanian, masculine and neuter adjectives in the accusative case typically end in -ą, while feminine adjectives end in -ą. For example:
| knyga yra '''įdomi''' || ˈkɪŋɡɐ ɪˈra ˈi.dɔ.mʲi || the book is interesting


{| class="wikitable"
! Lithuanian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| aukštą vyrą || ['aukʃtʌ 'vʲɪrɐ] || the tall man
| aukštą moterį || ['aukʃtɐ 'mɔtʲærɪ] || the tall woman
| mažą knygą || ['mʌʒʌ 'kŋʲɪgɐ] || the small book
|}


=== Ablative ===
| stalčius yra '''tuščias''' || ˈstal.t͡ʃʲus ɪˈra ˈtuʃ.t͡ʃʲas || the drawer is empty
 
|-


The ablative case is used to show movement away from something. In Lithuanian, masculine and neuter adjectives in the ablative case typically end in -u, while feminine adjectives end in -ia. For example:
| žiema yra '''šalta''' || ˈʒɪ.ɛ.mɐ ɪˈra ˈʃal.tɐ || winter is cold


{| class="wikitable"
! Lithuanian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| nuo aukšto vyro || ['nʊɔ 'aukʃtʌ 'vʲɪrɔ] || from the tall man
 
| nuo aukštos moters || ['nʊɔ 'aukʃtɔs 'mɔtʲærɪs] || from the tall woman
| filmas yra '''linksmas''' || ˈfɪl.mɐs ɪˈra ˈlɪŋks.mɐs || the movie is funny
 
|}
|}


=== Locative ===
=== Practice Exercises ===


The locative case is used to show location or to describe where something is. In Lithuanian, masculine and neuter adjectives in the locative case typically end in -e, while feminine adjectives end in -ėje. For example:
Now that we've covered the basics, it's time to put your knowledge to the test! Below are some exercises for you to practice using adjectives to describe people and things.


{| class="wikitable"
'''Exercise 1:''' Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the adjective in parentheses.
! Lithuanian !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
1. Mergina yra ________ (gražus).
| aukšte vyre || ['aukʃtɛ 'vʲɪrɛ] || up (in) the tall man
 
| aukštoje moteryje || ['aukʃtɔjɛ 'mɔtʲærɪjɛ] || in the tall woman
2. Bernas yra ________ (aukštas).
|}
 
3. Namas yra ________ (didelis).
 
4. Katės yra ________ (mažas).
 
5. Oras yra ________ (šaltas).
 
'''Solutions:'''
 
1. Mergina yra '''graži'''.
 
2. Bernas yra '''aukštas'''.
 
3. Namas yra '''didelis'''.
 
4. Katės yra '''mažos'''.
 
5. Oras yra '''šaltas'''.
 
'''Exercise 2:''' Match the adjectives with the correct nouns.
 
* a. gražus
 
* b. didelis
 
* c. mažas
 
* d. šaltas
 
* e. šiltas
 
1. ________ namas (big house)
 
2. ________ mergina (beautiful girl)
 
3. ________ katė (small cat)
 
4. ________ oras (cold weather)
 
5. ________ sriuba (warm soup)
 
'''Solutions:'''
 
1. b. didelis
 
2. a. gražus
 
3. c. mažas
 
4. d. šaltas
 
5. e. šiltas
 
'''Exercise 3:''' Translate the following sentences into Lithuanian.
 
1. The dog is friendly.
 
2. The movie is interesting.
 
3. The soup is cold.
 
4. The children are happy.
 
5. The tree is tall.
 
'''Solutions:'''
 
1. Šuo yra '''draugiškas'''.
 
2. Filmas yra '''įdomus'''.
 
3. Sriuba yra '''šalta'''.
 
4. Vaikai yra '''laimingi'''.
 
5. Medis yra '''aukštas'''.
 
'''Exercise 4:''' Change the adjectives according to the gender and number of the nouns provided.
 
1. gražus (the boy) → _________ (the boys)
 
2. didelė (the girl) → _________ (the girls)
 
3. mažas (the cat) → _________ (the cats)
 
4. šaltas (the weather) → _________ (the weathers)
 
'''Solutions:'''
 
1. gražūs
 
2. didelės
 
3. mažos
 
4. šaltas (note: "the weather" is singular in Lithuanian, so remains unchanged)
 
'''Exercise 5:''' Create your own sentences using the following adjectives:
 
* gražus (beautiful)
 
* didelis (big)
 
* mažas (small)


=== Instrumental ===
'''Example Solutions:'''


The instrumental case is used to show the means by which something is done or the tool used to do something. In Lithuanian, masculine and neuter adjectives in the instrumental case typically end in -u, while feminine adjectives end in -a. For example:
1. Mergina yra '''graži'''.


{| class="wikitable"
2. Namas yra '''didelis'''.
! Lithuanian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| aukštu vyr'u || ['aukʃtʊ 'vʲɪrṷʊ] || with the tall man
| aukšta moterimi || ['aukʃtɐ mɔtʲærɪmɪ] || with the tall woman
|}


== Examples ==
3. Katė yra '''maža'''.


To see adjective agreement and declension in action, here are some examples:
=== Conclusion ===


* Didelis namas. (Big house.)
Congratulations! You have made significant strides in your understanding of how to describe people and things using adjectives in Lithuanian. Remember, adjectives must agree with the nouns they describe, and they change form based on gender, number, and case.  
* Didelis medis. (Big tree.)
* Dideli langai. (Big windows.)
* Didelė knyga. (Big book.)
* Didelės durys. (Big doors.)
* Didelę kepurę. (Big hat.)


In all of these examples, the adjective "didelis" (big) is modified to match the gender, number, and case of the noun it is describing.
With practice, you'll become more comfortable with these concepts, making your conversations in Lithuanian more colorful and expressive. Keep practicing, and don't hesitate to revisit this lesson as needed.


== Comparatives and Superlatives ==
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To form the comparative of an adjective, add the prefix "dėl-" to the beginning of the word, followed by the ending that agrees with the noun being modified. For example:
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Welcome to the lesson on Describing People and Things! In this session, we will explore the fascinating world of adjectives in the Lithuanian language. Adjectives are essential for painting vivid pictures in our conversations, allowing us to express opinions, describe appearances, and convey emotions. They help us add color to our communication, making it richer and more engaging.

In Lithuanian, adjectives must agree with the nouns they describe in gender, number, and case. This agreement is crucial and can be a bit challenging for beginners, but don't worry! By the end of this lesson, you’ll have a solid understanding of how to use adjectives to describe people, places, and things effectively.

Lesson Overview:

1. Introduction to Adjectives

2. Adjective Agreement

3. Declension of Adjectives

4. Examples of Describing People and Things

5. Practice Exercises

6. Conclusion

Introduction to Adjectives[edit | edit source]

Adjectives in Lithuanian are words that describe nouns. They tell us more about a person, place, or thing. For instance, in English, we might say "the tall building," where "tall" is the adjective describing the noun "building." Similarly, in Lithuanian, an adjective must agree with the noun it modifies.

Here are some examples of adjectives in Lithuanian:

Lithuanian Pronunciation English
gražus ˈɡraʒus beautiful
didelis ˈdidɛlʲis big
mažas ˈmaʒas small
šaltas ˈʃal̪tʌs cold
šiltas ˈʃil̪tʌs warm

Adjective Agreement[edit | edit source]

In Lithuanian, adjectives must agree with the noun they describe in three ways:

  • Gender: Lithuanian nouns are either masculine or feminine.
  • Number: Nouns can be singular or plural.
  • Case: Nouns change form depending on their role in the sentence, such as subject or object.

For example:

  • A masculine singular noun will take a masculine singular adjective.
  • A feminine singular noun will take a feminine singular adjective.
  • A plural noun will take a plural adjective regardless of gender.

Here’s how it works:

== Masculine Singular

  • Noun: bernas (boy)
  • Adjective: gražus (handsome)

== Feminine Singular

  • Noun: mergina (girl)
  • Adjective: graži (beautiful)

== Plural

  • Noun: vaikai (children)
  • Adjective: gražūs (beautiful)

Declension of Adjectives[edit | edit source]

Adjectives in Lithuanian undergo declension, meaning their form changes according to the noun's case. The most common cases are nominative, accusative, and genitive.

Here's how the adjectives decline based on gender and number:

Case Masculine Singular Feminine Singular Plural
Nominative gražus graži gražūs
Accusative gražų gražią gražius
Genitive gražo gražios gražių

Examples of Describing People and Things[edit | edit source]

Now let's look at some practical examples of using adjectives in sentences:

1. The boy is tall.

  • Bernas yra aukštas.

2. The girl is beautiful.

  • Mergina yra graži.

3. The house is big.

  • Namas yra didelis.

4. The cats are small.

  • Katės yra mažos.

5. The weather is cold.

  • Oras yra šaltas.

6. The soup is warm.

  • Sriuba yra šilta.

7. The flowers are beautiful.

  • Gėlės yra gražios.

8. The dog is friendly.

  • Šuo yra draugiškas.

9. The car is fast.

  • Mašina yra greita.

10. The trees are tall.

  • Medžiai yra aukšti.

== Additional Examples

Here are more examples to solidify your understanding:

Lithuanian Pronunciation English
vaikas yra protingas ˈvaɪkɐs ɪˈra ˈpro.tɪŋɐs the child is smart
knyga yra įdomi ˈkɪŋɡɐ ɪˈra ˈi.dɔ.mʲi the book is interesting
stalčius yra tuščias ˈstal.t͡ʃʲus ɪˈra ˈtuʃ.t͡ʃʲas the drawer is empty
žiema yra šalta ˈʒɪ.ɛ.mɐ ɪˈra ˈʃal.tɐ winter is cold
filmas yra linksmas ˈfɪl.mɐs ɪˈra ˈlɪŋks.mɐs the movie is funny

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that we've covered the basics, it's time to put your knowledge to the test! Below are some exercises for you to practice using adjectives to describe people and things.

Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the adjective in parentheses.

1. Mergina yra ________ (gražus).

2. Bernas yra ________ (aukštas).

3. Namas yra ________ (didelis).

4. Katės yra ________ (mažas).

5. Oras yra ________ (šaltas).

Solutions:

1. Mergina yra graži.

2. Bernas yra aukštas.

3. Namas yra didelis.

4. Katės yra mažos.

5. Oras yra šaltas.

Exercise 2: Match the adjectives with the correct nouns.

  • a. gražus
  • b. didelis
  • c. mažas
  • d. šaltas
  • e. šiltas

1. ________ namas (big house)

2. ________ mergina (beautiful girl)

3. ________ katė (small cat)

4. ________ oras (cold weather)

5. ________ sriuba (warm soup)

Solutions:

1. b. didelis

2. a. gražus

3. c. mažas

4. d. šaltas

5. e. šiltas

Exercise 3: Translate the following sentences into Lithuanian.

1. The dog is friendly.

2. The movie is interesting.

3. The soup is cold.

4. The children are happy.

5. The tree is tall.

Solutions:

1. Šuo yra draugiškas.

2. Filmas yra įdomus.

3. Sriuba yra šalta.

4. Vaikai yra laimingi.

5. Medis yra aukštas.

Exercise 4: Change the adjectives according to the gender and number of the nouns provided.

1. gražus (the boy) → _________ (the boys)

2. didelė (the girl) → _________ (the girls)

3. mažas (the cat) → _________ (the cats)

4. šaltas (the weather) → _________ (the weathers)

Solutions:

1. gražūs

2. didelės

3. mažos

4. šaltas (note: "the weather" is singular in Lithuanian, so remains unchanged)

Exercise 5: Create your own sentences using the following adjectives:

  • gražus (beautiful)
  • didelis (big)
  • mažas (small)

Example Solutions:

1. Mergina yra graži.

2. Namas yra didelis.

3. Katė yra maža.

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Congratulations! You have made significant strides in your understanding of how to describe people and things using adjectives in Lithuanian. Remember, adjectives must agree with the nouns they describe, and they change form based on gender, number, and case.

With practice, you'll become more comfortable with these concepts, making your conversations in Lithuanian more colorful and expressive. Keep practicing, and don't hesitate to revisit this lesson as needed.

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

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