Language/Lithuanian/Vocabulary/Time-and-Scheduling
Welcome to the Lithuanian Vocabulary lesson on Time and Scheduling! In this lesson, you will learn the basics of telling time and talking about schedules in Lithuanian.
Telling Time
Telling time in Lithuanian can be quite simple once you get the hang of it. Here's a breakdown of the components of Lithuanian time:
Times of Day
Lithuanian has specific words for different times of day:
- Rytoj (morning)
- Diena (day)
- Vakaras (evening)
- Naktis (night)
Telling the Hour
To tell the hour, use the following phrase:
- Kiek valandų? (What time is it?)
To tell the hour, you simply reply:
- Valanda yra … (It is … o'clock)
For example:
| Lithuanian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Kiek valandų? | keek vah-lahn-doo | What time is it? |
| Valanda yra viena. | vah-lahn-dah yrah vee-eh-nah | It is one o'clock. |
| Valanda yra penkiolika. | vah-lahn-dah yrah pehn-kyoh-lee-kah | It is fifteen o'clock (3 p.m.). |
| Valanda yra dvylika. | vah-lahn-dah yrah dvuh-lee-kah | It is twelve o'clock. |
Minutes Past the Hour
To tell the minutes past the hour, simply add the number of minutes to 'valanda yra' (it is) or 'yra' (is):
- Valanda yra dvidešimt penki. (It is twenty-five past one.)
If you want to say quarter past, just say:
- Valanda yra ketvirtis per ... (It is a quarter past ...)
For example:
| Lithuanian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Valanda yra penkiolika. | vah-lahn-dah yrah pehn-kyoh-lee-kah | It is fifteen o'clock (3 p.m.). |
| Valanda yra penkiolika dvidešimt. | vah-lahn-dah yrah pehn-kyoh-lee-kah dvee-desh-eemt | It is twenty-five past three. |
| Valanda yra šešios. | vah-lahn-dah yrah sheh-sheeohs | It is six o'clock. |
| Valanda yra ketvirtis per septyniasdešimt. | vah-lahn-dah yrah keht-veer-tees pehr sehp-tyah-sdeh-shimt | It is a quarter past seven. |
Minutes to the Hour
To tell the minutes to the hour, simply subtract the number of minutes from the next hour and add 'yra'. It's much easier than it looks!
For example:
| Lithuanian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Valanda yra keturiolika. | vah-lahn-dah yrah keh-turyoh-lee-kah | It is fourteen o'clock. |
| Valanda yra penkiolika minus penki. | vah-lahn-dah yrah pehn-kyoh-leh-kah meen-oos pehn-kee | It is ten to four. |
Talking About Schedules
Now that you know how to tell time in Lithuanian, we'll go over how to talk about schedules. Here are some phrases you might find useful.
Days of the Week
Lithuanian has specific words for each day of the week:
- Pirmadienis (Monday)
- Antradienis (Tuesday)
- Trečiadienis (Wednesday)
- Ketvirtadienis (Thursday)
- Penktadienis (Friday)
- Šeštadienis (Saturday)
- Sekmadienis (Sunday)
Phrases for Scheduling
Here are some phrases you might use when talking about schedules:
- Kada? (When?)
- Rytoj (Tomorrow)
- Vakar (Yesterday)
- Šiandien (Today)
- Kas bus pietūs? (What's for lunch?)
- Kas bus vakarienė? (What's for dinner?)
Here's an example conversation:
Lithuanian: Kada eini į darbą šiandien?
English: When are you going to work today?
Lithuanian: Einu į darbą devintą valandą rytoj.
English: I'm going to work at nine o'clock tomorrow.
Congratulations! You now know how to tell time and talk about schedules in Lithuanian.