المعنى
Asking about duration.
خلفية ثقافية
Lithuanians appreciate directness. Asking about time is not considered rude, but rather practical. However, always start with 'Atsiprašau' (Excuse me) in formal settings. In meetings, 'Kiek tai truks?' is vital for efficiency. Time is money in the growing tech hubs of Vilnius. If a Lithuanian says 'penkios minutės', be prepared for it to be ten. It's a friendly exaggeration common in social life. The concept of 'trukti' is deeply rooted in the agricultural cycle where duration was measured by nature.
Drop the 'tai'
In casual conversation, you can just say 'Kiek truks?' and everyone will understand.
Watch the tense
Don't say 'Kiek tai truko?' unless you are asking about something that already finished.
المعنى
Asking about duration.
Drop the 'tai'
In casual conversation, you can just say 'Kiek truks?' and everyone will understand.
Watch the tense
Don't say 'Kiek tai truko?' unless you are asking about something that already finished.
Add 'maždaug'
Add 'maždaug' (approximately) to sound more natural: 'Kiek maždaug tai truks?'
Politeness
Always add 'Atsiprašau' if you are interrupting someone to ask this.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the missing verb in the future tense.
Atsiprašau, kiek tai _______?
We use 'truks' (future) because we are asking about how long something *will* take.
Which sentence is the most natural way to ask 'How long will it take?'
Choose the best option:
'Kiek tai truks?' is the standard idiomatic expression for duration.
Complete the dialogue.
Barista: 'Jūsų kava bus po kelių minučių.' Klientas: 'Gerai, bet _______?'
The client is asking for a more specific time estimate.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at the train station and the train is delayed.
You need to know the duration of the delay.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينAtsiprašau, kiek tai _______?
We use 'truks' (future) because we are asking about how long something *will* take.
Choose the best option:
'Kiek tai truks?' is the standard idiomatic expression for duration.
Barista: 'Jūsų kava bus po kelių minučių.' Klientas: 'Gerai, bet _______?'
The client is asking for a more specific time estimate.
You are at the train station and the train is delayed.
You need to know the duration of the delay.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةIt is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal situations.
No, you use it for events or processes. For people, you would use 'Kiek tu užtruksi?' (How long will you take?).
'Trukti' is the general duration. 'Užtrukti' often implies taking longer than expected or being delayed.
Usually with a time period: 'Penkias minutes' (Five minutes) or 'Dvi valandas' (Two hours).
No, it is often omitted in spoken Lithuanian.
No, only for time duration.
It is an A1 level phrase, essential for beginners.
Yes, in this context it refers to the quantity of time.
Use the past tense: 'Kiek tai truko?'
Not if your tone is polite. It's a very practical question.
عبارات ذات صلة
Kiek laiko?
similarHow much time?
Ar ilgai?
similarFor long?
Užtrukti
builds onTo take time/be delayed
Tęstis
similarTo continue/stretch
Pasibaigti
contrastTo finish
