Basic Verbs

1. Eiti

   To go

   Usage

   The key motion verb; combine it with a destination

   Grammar Note

   Verbs are given in the infinitive in -ti. Lithuanian has no aspect pairs; prefixes add completion (eiti → nueiti).

2. Ateiti

   To come

   Usage

   Used when a person or a vehicle arrives

3. Valgyti

   To eat

   Usage

   The basic verb for anything about meals

4. Gerti

   To drink

   Usage

   For ordering or declining drinks

5. Pirkti

   To buy

   Usage

   Shopping verb; pair it with the item name

6. Matyti

   To see

   Usage

   For sightseeing, and for asking to be shown an item

7. Laukti

   To wait

   Usage

   For queues and for explaining a meeting arrangement

8. Noriu eiti

   I want to go

   Usage

   The standard way to state a destination; add a place name

9. Noriu valgyti

   I want to eat

   Usage

   State what you feel like eating; add the dish name

10. Noriu to

    I want it

    Usage

    Point at an item and say you would like it

11. Man to nereikia

    I don't need it

    Usage

    Decline a bag, a receipt, or anything else you do not need

12. Ieškau

    I'm looking for it

    Usage

    Say what you are trying to find, place or object

13. Turiu

    I have it

    Usage

    States possession; used to confirm tickets or bookings

    Grammar Note

    "turiu" is the first person of turėti (to have); the negative prefixes ne-: "neturiu".

14. Neturiu

    I don't have it

    Usage

    States you do not have it, e.g. no cash on you

15. Noriu išsiimti pinigų

    I'll withdraw money

    Usage

    State your intent at an ATM or a bank

16. Noriu rezervuoti

    I'll make a reservation

    Usage

    For booking a table or a room

17. Padėkite man

    Please help me with it

    Usage

    Ask for concrete help: carrying a bag, working a machine

18. Pasakykite man

    Please tell me

    Usage

    Prefaces a question when you want information

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