Bedeutung
Being patient is a good quality.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Patience is linked to the historical 'Knygnešiai' (book smugglers) who waited years for the ban on the Lithuanian language to be lifted. There is a strong cultural emphasis on 'ramybė' (calmness), which is seen as the sister of 'kantrybė'. Being loud or impatient is often looked down upon. Even in the age of high-speed internet, this phrase is used ironically when government websites or apps are slow. The phrase has roots in Catholic teachings, which have historically been very influential in Lithuania.
Use the Dash
Always use a dash in writing to look like a pro. It replaces 'yra' and makes the sentence punchy.
Don't Overuse
If someone is genuinely suffering, this phrase can sound dismissive. Use it for minor inconveniences.
Bedeutung
Being patient is a good quality.
Use the Dash
Always use a dash in writing to look like a pro. It replaces 'yra' and makes the sentence punchy.
Don't Overuse
If someone is genuinely suffering, this phrase can sound dismissive. Use it for minor inconveniences.
Rhyme it!
Pair it with 'ramybė – galybė' to sound like a Lithuanian philosopher.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word in the proverb.
Kantrybė – _______.
The standard form of the proverb is 'Kantrybė – dorybė'.
Which sentence uses the proverb correctly to encourage someone?
Draugas labai skuba ir pyksta. Ką sakai?
This uses the proverb to advise the friend to slow down and be patient.
Match the Lithuanian words with their English meanings.
Match the pairs:
These are the core vocabulary words related to the phrase.
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
A: Kodėl mes vis dar laukiame? B: Nes _________________.
The proverb explains why they are waiting (because it is a good quality to do so).
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenKantrybė – _______.
The standard form of the proverb is 'Kantrybė – dorybė'.
Draugas labai skuba ir pyksta. Ką sakai?
This uses the proverb to advise the friend to slow down and be patient.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
These are the core vocabulary words related to the phrase.
A: Kodėl mes vis dar laukiame? B: Nes _________________.
The proverb explains why they are waiting (because it is a good quality to do so).
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, though often with a hint of irony when things are taking too long.
Yes, 'Kantrybė yra dorybė' is grammatically correct but sounds less like a proverb.
There isn't a direct opposite proverb, but you might say 'Laikas – pinigai' (Time is money) to emphasize speed.
It is neutral/formal. You can say it to your boss or your child.
Yes, exactly. It comes from the word 'doras' (honest/moral).
It's a stylistic choice in Lithuanian to omit the verb 'to be' in definitions and proverbs.
You can, but it's just a simple sentence, not the famous proverb.
It has religious origins but is now used by everyone, regardless of faith.
It's a long, narrow 'e', like the 'a' in 'gate' but without the 'y' sound at the end.
Very common in classical Lithuanian literature and folk tales.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Kantrybė karti, bet jos vaisiai saldūs
builds onPatience is bitter, but its fruits are sweet.
Apsišarvuoti kantrybe
similarTo arm oneself with patience.
Kantrybė trūko
contrastPatience snapped.
Laikas gydo žaizdas
similarTime heals wounds.
