Bedeutung
Referring to a close companion.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Lithuanians often distinguish between 'draugas' and 'bičiulis'. While both mean friend, 'bičiulis' has a historical connection to beekeeping and implies a deeper, almost familial bond. Hospitality is key. If a 'geras draugas' visits unannounced, it is customary to offer tea, coffee, and snacks immediately. Name days (Vardadieniai) are often celebrated among good friends with as much enthusiasm as birthdays. The 'friend zone' in Lithuania is often expressed by emphasizing the word 'tik' (only) before 'geras draugas'.
Gender Agreement
Always remember to change 'geras' to 'gera' if your friend is female. It's the most common mistake for beginners!
Platonic vs Romantic
If you want to avoid sounding like you're dating someone, use 'geras draugas' instead of just 'draugas'.
Bedeutung
Referring to a close companion.
Gender Agreement
Always remember to change 'geras' to 'gera' if your friend is female. It's the most common mistake for beginners!
Platonic vs Romantic
If you want to avoid sounding like you're dating someone, use 'geras draugas' instead of just 'draugas'.
Be Sincere
Lithuanians value deep friendships. Don't call someone a 'geras draugas' unless you really mean it; 'pažįstamas' is perfectly fine for acquaintances.
Case Mastery
Practice the instrumental case ('su geru draugu') early, as you'll use it constantly when describing your plans.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of 'geras draugas' in the accusative case.
Aš matau savo ________ (geras draugas) parke.
The verb 'matau' (I see) requires the accusative case.
Which sentence is grammatically correct for a female friend?
Choose the correct option:
'Ji' (she) requires the feminine forms 'gera' and 'draugė'.
Match the Lithuanian phrase with its English translation.
Match the following:
These are standard variations of the core phrase.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural phrase.
A: Kas tau padėjo su namų darbais? B: Mano ________ Jonas.
In the context of helping with homework, 'geras draugas' is the most likely and positive choice.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
You want to introduce your close companion to your parents.
This is the standard way to introduce a close friend.
🎉 Ergebnis: /5
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Gender Agreement
Aufgabensammlung
5 AufgabenAš matau savo ________ (geras draugas) parke.
The verb 'matau' (I see) requires the accusative case.
Choose the correct option:
'Ji' (she) requires the feminine forms 'gera' and 'draugė'.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
These are standard variations of the core phrase.
A: Kas tau padėjo su namų darbais? B: Mano ________ Jonas.
In the context of helping with homework, 'geras draugas' is the most likely and positive choice.
You want to introduce your close companion to your parents.
This is the standard way to introduce a close friend.
🎉 Ergebnis: /5
Häufig gestellte Fragen
12 FragenTechnically yes, but it sounds like you are downplaying the relationship. Use 'vaikinas' or 'draugas' (with a certain tone) for a boyfriend.
'Draugas' is the standard word. 'Bičiulis' is warmer, more traditional, and implies a very close, trusted bond.
For a group of men or a mixed group, say 'geri draugai'. For a group of only women, say 'geros draugės'.
Only if you actually have a personal friendship with the person. Otherwise, use 'gerbiamas kolega' (respected colleague).
Yes, in 99% of cases, the adjective precedes the noun in Lithuanian.
Use the superlative form: 'geriausias draugas' (male) or 'geriausia draugė' (female).
You use the instrumental case: 'su geru draugu'.
Yes, Facebook 'friends' are called 'draugai', but in real life, you'd call them 'pažįstami' if you aren't close.
Absolutely! 'Šuo yra geriausias žmogaus draugas' (A dog is man's best friend) is a common saying.
It's a diphthong like the 'ou' in 'house' or 'mouse'.
Yes, 'draugelis' is a common informal/slangy version, though it can sometimes be slightly dismissive.
In Lithuanian, you generally have to choose. If referring to a generic 'friend' in the abstract, the masculine 'draugas' is the default.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Geriausias draugas
specialized formBest friend
Tikras draugas
similarTrue/real friend
Sielos draugas
specialized formSoulmate
Kambariokas
similarRoommate
Vaikystės draugas
specialized formChildhood friend
Bičiulis
synonymClose companion
