Bedeutung
A high-priced timepiece.
Kultureller Hintergrund
A watch is a common gift for a 50th birthday ('jubiliejus'). It signifies respect and the value of the person's time. In Vilnius business circles, a high-quality watch is often seen as a sign of reliability and punctuality. Some believe gifting a watch brings bad luck unless the recipient 'buys' it with a coin. Younger generations are moving away from traditional watches toward smartwatches, but 'brangus laikrodis' still refers to mechanical luxury.
Case Agreement
Always check if you are using the watch as a subject or an object. 'Brangus laikrodis' vs 'Brangų laikrodį'.
Don't over-use
Calling everything 'brangus' can make you sound materialistic. Use 'gražus' (beautiful) as an alternative.
Bedeutung
A high-priced timepiece.
Case Agreement
Always check if you are using the watch as a subject or an object. 'Brangus laikrodis' vs 'Brangų laikrodį'.
Don't over-use
Calling everything 'brangus' can make you sound materialistic. Use 'gražus' (beautiful) as an alternative.
The 'ų' sound
The 'ų' in 'brangų' is pronounced like a long 'u'. Practice this to sound more native.
Gifting
If you gift a watch in Lithuania, expect a coin in return!
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of 'brangus' (Accusative: brangų).
Aš matau ______ laikrodį.
The verb 'matau' (I see) requires the accusative case.
Which sentence is correct?
Select the grammatically correct sentence:
'Laikrodis' is masculine nominative, so 'brangus' must also be masculine nominative.
Match the Lithuanian phrase with its English translation.
Match the pairs:
Direct translation practice.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ar tavo laikrodis pigus? B: Ne, tai ______ ______.
The speaker is identifying the object in the nominative case.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenAš matau ______ laikrodį.
The verb 'matau' (I see) requires the accusative case.
Select the grammatically correct sentence:
'Laikrodis' is masculine nominative, so 'brangus' must also be masculine nominative.
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Direct translation practice.
A: Ar tavo laikrodis pigus? B: Ne, tai ______ ______.
The speaker is identifying the object in the nominative case.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenMostly yes for objects. For people, it means 'dear' or 'beloved'.
Yes, 'laikrodis' covers both wristwatches and wall clocks.
Brangūs laikrodžiai.
It's 'brangus' because 'laikrodis' is masculine.
Brangesnis laikrodis.
It can be a bit direct. Better to say 'Gražus laikrodis' (Beautiful watch).
Išmanusis laikrodis.
Šis laikrodis per brangus.
Sometimes 'kotas' or 'laikas', but they are very rare and non-standard.
Yes, that is the perfect description.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Prabangus laikrodis
similarLuxury watch
Pigus laikrodis
contrastCheap watch
Auksinis laikrodis
specialized formGold watch
Išmanusis laikrodis
builds onSmartwatch
