Greetings

1. Laba diena

   Good day / Hello

   Usage

   Polite daytime greeting used with strangers and in shops

   Grammar Note

   Formal greeting meaning "good day". Use "Labas rytas" for morning, "Labas vakaras" for evening

2. Labas

   Hello / Hi

   Usage

   General greeting usable at any time of day

   Grammar Note

   "Labas" is widely used as a shortening of "laba diena". Casual greeting for friends

3. Viso gero

   Goodbye / All the best

   Usage

   Widely used farewell

   Grammar Note

   Literally "of all good (things)". Formal alternative: "Sudiev" (God be with you)

4. Prašau

   Please / Here you go

   Usage

   Used when making a request or handing something over

   Grammar Note

   First person singular of "prašyti" (to ask/request). As response, "Prašau" also means "here you go"

5. Ačiū

   Thank you

   Usage

   Standard expression of gratitude

   Grammar Note

   "Labai ačiū" means "thank you very much". The pronunciation resembles a sneeze, making it memorable

6. Ar kalbate angliškai?

   Do you speak English?

   Usage

   Used when asking a local if they speak English

   Grammar Note

   Questions starting with "Ar" are typical in Lithuanian. "kalbate" is the formal/plural verb form

7. Kaip sekasi?

   How are you?

   Usage

   General greeting to ask how someone is doing

   Grammar Note

   "sektis" is a reflexive verb meaning "to go well". Reply: "Gerai, ačiū" (Fine, thank you)

8. Mano vardas yra...

   My name is...

   Usage

   Used when introducing yourself by name

   Grammar Note

   "Mano vardas..." is a straightforward introduction. Shorter alternative: "Aš..." (I am...)

9. Sveiki atvykę į Lietuvą

   Welcome to Lithuania

   Usage

   Used at tourist sites and official occasions to welcome visitors

   Grammar Note

   "atvykę" is the plural past participle of "atvykti" (to arrive). "į" + accusative indicates destination

10. Atsiprašau

    Excuse me / I'm sorry

    Usage

    Used to get someone's attention or to apologize lightly

    Grammar Note

    First person singular of reflexive "atsiprašyti" (to apologize). "atsi-" prefix marks reflexivity

11. Kur yra tualetas?

    Where is the toilet/bathroom?

    Usage

    Used to ask for the location of the toilet in public places or restaurants

    Grammar Note

    "Kur" is the Lithuanian question word for location. "Tualetas" is a masculine nominative noun

12. Aš nemoku lietuviškai

    I can't speak Lithuanian

    Usage

    Used to let someone know you don't speak Lithuanian

    Grammar Note

    "Nemoku" is the negated first-person singular of "mokėti" (to know/be able). "Lietuviškai" is the adverb

13. Dar sugrįšiu.

    I'll come again

    Usage

    Said when leaving a shop — a friendly way to signal you enjoyed it

14. Man buvo labai smagu.

    I had a great time

    Usage

    Said when parting, to share how much you enjoyed it

15. Ačiū, iki!

    Thanks, see you

    Usage

    A casual farewell for someone you've become friendly with

16. Labanakt.

    Good night

    Usage

    Said just before going to sleep — not a farewell, but a bedtime greeting

17. Aš išeinu.

    I'm heading out

    Usage

    Said when leaving your lodging for a while

18. Aš grįžau.

    I'm back

    Usage

    Said upon returning to your lodging

19. Atsiprašau, man reikia eiti.

    I'll be going now

    Usage

    A polite phrase for excusing yourself when leaving before others

20. Prašom.

    You're welcome

    Usage

    A reply when someone thanks you; a distinct form from "Prašau" ("please")

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