Useful Phrases

1. Aš sukūriau šią programėlę

   I made this app

   Usage

   Introduce the app in Lithuanian

   Grammar Note

   Lithuanian is the most archaic Baltic language with rich case system. "Šią" is accusative feminine

2. Ši programėlė yra nemokama

   This app is free

   Usage

   Explain the app is free

   Grammar Note

   "Ne-" (not) + "mokama" (payable) = "nemokama" (free, feminine form)

3. Pabandykite atsisiųsti

   Please try downloading it

   Usage

   Encourage someone to download the app

   Grammar Note

   "Atsi-" (self-) + "siųsti" (to send) = "atsisiųsti" (to receive/download)

4. Aš esu japonas

   I'm Japanese

   Usage

   Introduce your nationality. Women say "japonė"

   Grammar Note

   Lithuanian nationality nouns are gendered. Male: "japonas", Female: "japonė"

5. Aš esu keliautojas

   I'm a traveler

   Usage

   Identify yourself as a traveler. Women say "keliautoja"

   Grammar Note

   "Keliauti" (to travel) + "-tojas" (agent suffix) = "keliautojas" (male traveler)

6. Keliauju vienas

   I'm traveling alone

   Usage

   Tell others you are traveling solo. Women say "viena"

   Grammar Note

   "Vienas" (one/alone) is used adjectivally to mean "alone" in Lithuanian

7. Čia esu pirmą kartą

   It's my first time here

   Usage

   Express that this is your first visit

   Grammar Note

   "Pirmą" (first) + "kartą" (time/occasion) = "pirmą kartą" (first time), both accusative

8. Ar galiu fotografuoti?

   May I take a photo?

   Usage

   Ask for permission to take a photo

   Grammar Note

   "Ar" (question particle) + "galiu" (I can) = "ar galiu" (can I?)

9. Ar galime nusifotografuoti kartu?

   Shall we take a photo together?

   Usage

   Suggest taking a photo together

   Grammar Note

   "Kartu" means "together" in Lithuanian — an adverb of togetherness

10. Prašau nuskaitykite QR kodą

    Please scan the QR code

    Usage

    Ask someone to scan the QR code

    Grammar Note

    "Prašau" (I ask/please) is the polite Lithuanian "please"

11. Neapgaudinėk manęs / Neaplupinėk manęs

    Don't cheat me / Stop ripping me off

    Usage

    Strong protest used when being overcharged or deceived

    Grammar Note

    "Ne-" (neg.) + "apgaudinėk" (keep deceiving) = "neapgaudinėk". Lithuanian imperatives inflect by person

12. Nenuvertink manęs / Nežiūrėk į mane iš aukšto

    Don't underestimate me / Don't look down on me

    Usage

    Strong assertion used when feeling disrespected or looked down upon

    Grammar Note

    "Ne-" + "nuvertink" (undervalue) = "nenuvertink". "Iš aukšto" (from above) is an idiom for looking down on someone

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