Banking & ATM

1. Kur yra bankomatas?

   Where is the ATM?

   Usage

   Asking for the location of an ATM

   Grammar Note

   "bankomatas" is a blend of bankas (bank) and automatas (automatic machine). It is a masculine noun in Lithuanian

2. Norėčiau iškeisti pinigus.

   I would like to exchange money.

   Usage

   Exchanging foreign currency at a bureau or bank

   Grammar Note

   "pinigus" is the plural accusative. In Lithuanian, "money" is always used in the plural

3. Koks yra šiandienos valiutos kursas?

   What is today's exchange rate?

   Usage

   Checking the exchange rate before converting currency

   Grammar Note

   "šiandienos" is the genitive of the noun "šiandiena" (today), related to the adverb "šiandien". The genitive expresses belonging

4. Ar galima mokėti kortele?

   Can I pay by card?

   Usage

   Checking whether card payment is accepted

   Grammar Note

   "kortele" is the instrumental case indicating means of payment. "galima" is the impersonal "it is possible"

5. Norėčiau atidaryti banko sąskaitą.

   I would like to open a bank account.

   Usage

   Requesting to open an account at the bank

   Grammar Note

   "banko sąskaitą" means "bank account". "sąskaitą" is the accusative of "sąskaita"

6. Kiek komisinių paima už pervedimą?

   How much is the commission for a transfer?

   Usage

   Checking the fee for an international transfer

   Grammar Note

   "už" + accusative means "for". "pervedimą" is the accusative of "pervedimas" (transfer)

7. Mano kortelė buvo užblokuota.

   My card has been blocked.

   Usage

   Reporting a blocked card to the bank staff

   Grammar Note

   "buvo + participle" forms the passive past. "užblokuota" is the passive participle (feminine singular, agreeing with kortelė). Do not use "atblokuota" — it means the opposite, "unblocked"

8. Noriu išsiimti grynuosius.

   I want to withdraw cash.

   Usage

   Withdrawing cash from an ATM or bank

   Grammar Note

   "grynuosius" is the plural accusative of the adjective "grynas" (cash). It omits "pinigai" (money) colloquially

9. Ar galite patikrinti mano sąskaitos likutį?

   Could you check my account balance?

   Usage

   Asking bank staff to check the account balance

   Grammar Note

   "patikrinti" is the perfective verb "to check". "sąskaitos" is the genitive meaning "of the account"

10. Kur yra valiutos keitykla?

    Where is the currency exchange office?

    Usage

    Looking for a currency exchange office

    Grammar Note

    "keitykla" is derived from "keisti" (to exchange). The suffix "-ykla" indicates a place

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