المعنى
Information that is positive.
خلفية ثقافية
Lithuanians often use 'Gera žinia' to introduce a 'but' (tačiau). For example: 'Gera žinia, kad turime bilietus, bet bloga žinia, kad lėktuvas vėluoja.' This balanced way of speaking is very common. In Lithuanian startups, 'Gera žinia' is used frequently to maintain morale, reflecting a more modern, Westernized communication style compared to older state-owned companies. There is a popular sentiment that news is too negative, leading to 'Geros žinios' segments in newspapers like 'Lietuvos rytas'.
The 'Kokia' Trick
To sound like a native, always use 'Kokia' (What a...) before 'gera žinia' when reacting to someone else's news.
Gender Agreement
Never say 'Geras žinia'. 'Žinia' is feminine, so 'Gera' must be feminine too.
المعنى
Information that is positive.
The 'Kokia' Trick
To sound like a native, always use 'Kokia' (What a...) before 'gera žinia' when reacting to someone else's news.
Gender Agreement
Never say 'Geras žinia'. 'Žinia' is feminine, so 'Gera' must be feminine too.
Stoic Reactions
If a Lithuanian reacts to your good news with just 'Aišku' (Clear/I see), don't be offended—they might just be processing the 'žinia'.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the correct form of 'Gera žinia' in the Accusative case.
Turiu tau ______ (Gera žinia).
The verb 'turiu' requires the Accusative case.
Which phrase is the most formal way to say 'Joyful news'?
Kaip pasakyti 'Joyful news' oficialiai?
'Džiugi' is more formal and expressive than 'gera'.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural reaction.
A: Mes laimėjome konkursą! B: ________!
'Kokia gera žinia!' is the standard enthusiastic reaction.
🎉 النتيجة: /3
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
3 تمارينTuriu tau ______ (Gera žinia).
The verb 'turiu' requires the Accusative case.
Kaip pasakyti 'Joyful news' oficialiai?
'Džiugi' is more formal and expressive than 'gera'.
A: Mes laimėjome konkursą! B: ________!
'Kokia gera žinia!' is the standard enthusiastic reaction.
🎉 النتيجة: /3
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةIt is singular. If you want to say 'Good news' as a general concept, you can use the plural 'Geros žinios'.
Yes, it is very common to start a positive update with 'Gera žinia:'.
'Žinia' is a piece of information or a message. 'Naujiena' is something that is new. They overlap, but 'žinia' is more personal.
You say 'Turiu gerą žinią' (Accusative case).
It is neutral. It works with your boss and your best friend.
Yes, just like in English, but use a flat tone.
'Bloga žinia' (Bad news) or 'Liūdna žinia' (Sad news).
It comes from the root for knowledge, but it means 'a piece of news' or 'a message'.
In informal settings, people just say 'Geras!' (Good!).
'Kokia puiki žinia!'
عبارات ذات صلة
Geros naujienos
similarGood news (plural/general)
Džiugi žinia
specialized formJoyful news
Bloga žinia
contrastBad news
Žinutė
builds onA short message/text
