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<div class="pg_page_title">Lithuanian Grammar - Pronouns</div>
<div class="pg_page_title">Lithuanian Grammar - Pronouns</div>
Hi Lithuanian learners! 😊<br>In today's lesson, we will be discussing Lithuanian pronouns. Pronouns are words that can replace nouns in a sentence. They are used to make sentences shorter and easier to understand. In Lithuanian, there are several types of pronouns: personal, possessive, demonstrative, interrogative, and indefinite. Let's take a look at each one in more detail.<br><br>
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== Personal Pronouns ==
Personal pronouns are used to refer to people or things. In Lithuanian, there are two sets of personal pronouns: subject pronouns and object pronouns.


=== Subject Pronouns ===
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/lithuanian Lithuanian] learners! 😊<br>
Subject pronouns are used when the pronoun is the subject of the sentence. For example:
In this lesson, we will focus on the pronouns used in the Lithuanian language. Pronouns are an essential part of any language, and they make communication more efficient. They replace a noun or noun phrase, making speech and writing more concise.


* Aš (I)
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* Tu (you)
* Jis/Ji (he/she)
* Mes (we)
* Jūs (you)
* Jie/Jos (they)


For example:


Aš einu į mokyklą. (I am going to school.)
== Personal Pronouns ==


=== Object Pronouns ===
Personal pronouns refer to individuals or are used to indicate possession. They can also be used as the subject or object of a sentence. In Lithuanian, personal pronouns change based on the case and gender. Below are the Lithuanian personal pronouns:
Object pronouns are used when the pronoun is the object of the sentence. For example:  


* Man (me)  
{| class="wikitable"
* Tave (you)  
! Lithuanian !! Pronunciation !! English
* Jį/Ją (him/her)  
|-
* Mus (us)
| aš || [aʃ] || I
* Jus (you)  
|-
* Juos/Jas (them)
| tu || [tu] || you (singular, informal)
|-
| jis || [jis] || he
|-
| ji || [ji] || she
|-
| mes || [mɛs] || we
|-
| jūs || [jus] || you (plural, formal)
|-
| jie || [jɪɛ] || they (masculine or mixed gender group)
|-
| jos || [jɔs] || they (feminine group)
|}


For example:  
Here's an example dialogue using personal pronouns to help you understand how to use them:


Man reikia pagalbos. (I need help.)  
* Person 1: Aš esu Jonas. (I am Jonas)
 
* Person 2: Laba diena, Jonas! Kaip tu? (Good day, Jonas! How are you?)
== Possessive Pronouns ==
* Person 1: Labai ačiū, gerai. O kaip jūs? (Thank you very much, I'm good. And you (formal)?)
Possessive pronouns are used to show possession or ownership. In Lithuanian, there are two sets of possessive pronouns: singular and plural.
* Person 2: Mes esame gerai, ačiū. (We are good, thank you.)
 
=== Singular Possessive Pronouns ===
Singular possessive pronouns are used when the pronoun is referring to one person or thing. For example:
 
* Mano (my)  
* Tavo (your)
* Jo/Jos (his/her)
 
For example:  
 
Mano knyga yra labai gera. (My book is very good.)
 
=== Plural Possessive Pronouns ===
Plural possessive pronouns are used when the pronoun is referring to more than one person or thing. For example:
 
* Mūsų (our)  
* Jūsų (your)  
* Jų (their)
 
For example:  
 
Mūsų namai yra dideli. (Our house is big.)  


== Demonstrative Pronouns ==
== Demonstrative Pronouns ==
Demonstrative pronouns are used to point out people or things. In Lithuanian, there are two sets of demonstrative pronouns: singular and plural.
=== Singular Demonstrative Pronouns ===
Singular demonstrative pronouns are used when the pronoun is referring to one person or thing. For example:
* Šitas (this)
* Tas (that)
For example:


Šitas automobilis yra brangus. (This car is expensive.)
Demonstrative pronouns are used to point to specific things or persons. In Lithuanian, there are three types of demonstrative pronouns, and they change based on gender and case:


=== Plural Demonstrative Pronouns ===
{| class="wikitable"
Plural demonstrative pronouns are used when the pronoun is referring to more than one person or thing. For example:  
! Lithuanian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| šis || [ʃɪs] || this (masculine)
|-
| ši || [ʃi] || this (feminine)
|-
| tai || [tai] || this (neuter)
|-
| tas || [tas] || that (masculine)
|-
| ta || [ta] || that (feminine)
|-
| tą || [tɔ́ː] || that (neuter)
|-
| tie || [ti:ɛ] || those (masculine)
|-
| tos || [tɔs] || those (feminine)
|}


* Šitie (these)
Here's an example dialogue using demonstrative pronouns to help you understand how to use them:
* Tie (those)


For example:  
* Person 1: Ar norite šitą ar tą? (Do you want this or that?)
 
* Person 2: Aš noriu šitą. (I want this.)
Šitie žmonės yra laimingi. (These people are happy.)  
* Person 1: Gerai, aš duosiu jums šitą. (Okay, I will give you this.)
* Person 2: Dėkoju, tai labai malonu. (Thank you, that's very kind.)


== Interrogative Pronouns ==
== Interrogative Pronouns ==
Interrogative pronouns are used to ask questions. In Lithuanian, there are two sets of interrogative pronouns: singular and plural.
=== Singular Interrogative Pronouns ===
Singular interrogative pronouns are used when the pronoun is referring to one person or thing. For example:


* Kas (who)
Interrogative pronouns are used to ask questions. In Lithuanian, the interrogative pronouns change based on case and gender. Here are the Lithuanian interrogative pronouns:
* Ką (what)


For example:
{| class="wikitable"
! Lithuanian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| kas || [kas] || who (nominative)
|-
| ko || [kɔ] || whom (genitive)
|-
| kam || [kam] || whom (dative)
|-
| ką || [kaːm] || what (accusative)
|-
| kur || [kur] || where
|-
| kada || [ˈkaːda] || when
|}


Kas tu esi? (Who are you?)
Here's an example dialogue using interrogative pronouns to help you understand how to use them:


=== Plural Interrogative Pronouns ===
* Person 1: Kas tai yra? (What is this?)
Plural interrogative pronouns are used when the pronoun is referring to more than one person or thing. For example:
* Person 2: Tai kavos puodelis. (It's a cup of coffee.)
* Person 1: O kam jis priklauso? (And whom does it belong to?)
* Person 2: Man. (It belongs to me.)


* Ką (what)
== Reflexive Pronouns ==
* Kuriuos (which)


For example:  
Reflexive pronouns are used when the object of the verb is the same as the subject. In Lithuanian, the reflexive pronoun is "save." Here's how you use it:


Kuriuos žmones tu matė? (Which people did you see?)  
{| class="wikitable"
! Lithuanian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| aš || [aʃ] || myself
|-
| tu || [tu] || yourself (singular, informal)
|-
| jis || [jis] || himself
|-
| ji || [ji] || herself
|-
| mes || [mɛs] || ourselves
|-
| jūs || [jus] || yourself (plural, formal)
|-
| jie || [jɪɛ] || themselves (masculine or mixed gender group)
|-
| jos || [jɔs] || themselves (feminine group)
|}


== Indefinite Pronouns ==
Here's an example dialogue using reflexive pronouns to help you understand how to use them:
Indefinite pronouns are used to refer to people or things in a general way. In Lithuanian, there are two sets of indefinite pronouns: singular and plural.


=== Singular Indefinite Pronouns ===
* Person 1: Aš vairuoju save. (I'm driving myself.)
Singular indefinite pronouns are used when the pronoun is referring to one person or thing. For example:
* Person 2: Puiku! Aš taip pat moku vairuoti save. (Great! I also know how to drive myself.)


* Kažkas (someone)
* Ką nors (something)


For example:
== Possessive Pronouns ==


Kažkas mane pamilo. (Someone loves me.)
Possessive pronouns show possession or ownership. In Lithuanian, possessive pronouns change based on gender and case. Below are the possessive pronouns:


=== Plural Indefinite Pronouns ===
{| class="wikitable"
Plural indefinite pronouns are used when the pronoun is referring to more than one person or thing. For example:  
! Lithuanian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| mano || [mɐnɒ] || my
|-
| tavo || [tɑvɒ] || your (singular, informal)
|-
| jo || [jɔ] || his
|-
| jos || [jɔs] || her
|-
| mūsų || [mu:sʉ:] || our
|-
| jūsų || [ju:sʉ:] || your (plural, formal)
|-
| jų || [jʊ] || their
|}


* Kažkas (someone)
Here's an example dialogue using possessive pronouns to help you understand how to use them:
* Ką nors (something)
 
For example:
 
Kažkas mus myli. (Someone loves us.)
 
<br><hr>If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.<br>Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎


* Person 1: Tai yra mano automobilis. (This is my car.)
* Person 2: Jūsų? (Yours?)
* Person 1: Ne, mano. (No, mine.)
* Person 2: Ačiū. (Thank you.)


== Indefinite Pronouns ==


==Videos==
Indefinite pronouns refer to people, places, or things in a general or indefinite way. In Lithuanian, indefinite pronouns change based on the case and gender. Here are some Lithuanian indefinite pronouns:


===Lithuanian Lesson 3 - Personal Pronouns - YouTube===
{| class="wikitable"
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQF_oI4VscY</youtube>
! Lithuanian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| kas nors || [kɐs nɔrs] || somebody, anybody
|-
| kažkas || [kɑʒ kɑs] || something
|-
| niekas || [nʲɛ̂kɐs] || nobody, no one
|-
| nieko || [nʲɛ̂kɔ] || nothing
|}


===Lithuanian grammar (3) - Personal and possessive pronouns ...===
Here's an example dialogue using indefinite pronouns to help you understand how to use them:
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMLWh4o59Tc</youtube>


===Lesson Six: Lithuanian pronouns and how to say "I am", "You are" or ...===
* Person 1: Ar kas nors nori kavos? (Does somebody want coffee?)
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccb8E2cyLck</youtube>
* Person 2: Aš noriu kažko karšto. (I want something hot.)
* Person 1: Gerai, aš duosiu jums kavos arbatinį. (Okay, I will give you coffee or tea.)
* Person 2: Dėkoju, nieko daugiau man nereikia. (Thank you, I don't need anything else.)


===LITHUANIAN LESSON 78 - PERSONAL PRONOUNS FOR ALL ...===
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<hr>➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.<br>➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎


==Related Lessons==
== Sources ==
* [[Language/Lithuanian/Grammar/Plurals|Plurals]]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithuanian_language Lithuanian language]
* [[Language/Lithuanian/Grammar/Nouns|Nouns]]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pronoun Pronoun]
* [[Language/Lithuanian/Grammar/Future-Tense|Future Tense]]
* [[Language/Lithuanian/Grammar/Questions|Questions]]
* [[Language/Lithuanian/Grammar/Adjectives|Adjectives]]
* [[Language/Lithuanian/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]]
* [[Language/Lithuanian/Grammar/Conjugation|Conjugation]]
* [[Language/Lithuanian/Grammar/Negation|Negation]]


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