Bedeutung
Describing the season's temperature.
Kultureller Hintergrund
A 'karšta vasara' is often the only time Lithuanians feel they can truly relax. The concept of 'atostogos' (vacation) is almost synonymous with finding a 'karšta vasara' spot by a lake. In all Baltic states, the 'karšta vasara' is celebrated with Midsummer festivals (Joninės/Līgo). It's a time for ancient songs and staying outdoors until dawn. Compared to Southern Europe, a 'karšta vasara' in the North starts at lower temperatures (around 25°C). What is 'warm' in Spain is 'hot' in Lithuania. In cities like Vilnius or Kaunas, 'karšta vasara' means 'terasa' (terrace) season. Every cafe opens outdoor seating, and the streets stay alive late into the night.
Agreement is Key
Always check the gender of the noun. Since 'vasara' ends in -a, 'karšta' must also end in -a.
Don't over-intensify
If you say 'labai labai karšta vasara', it sounds like a natural disaster is happening!
Bedeutung
Describing the season's temperature.
Agreement is Key
Always check the gender of the noun. Since 'vasara' ends in -a, 'karšta' must also end in -a.
Don't over-intensify
If you say 'labai labai karšta vasara', it sounds like a natural disaster is happening!
Use the Accusative
When saying 'I wish you a hot summer', use 'Linkiu karštos vasaros' (Genitive) or 'Turėk karštą vasarą' (Accusative).
The 'Complaint' Rule
Even if you love the heat, it's culturally acceptable to complain a little bit about how 'karšta' it is. It's a form of bonding.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'karštas' (hot) to match the noun 'vasara'.
Šiandien yra ______ vasara.
'Vasara' is a feminine singular noun in the nominative case, so the adjective must be 'karšta'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct option:
After 'nemėgstu' (I don't like), the genitive case is required. 'Karštos vasaros' is the genitive form.
Match the Lithuanian phrase with its English translation.
Match the following:
These are basic weather collocations every A1 learner should know.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural phrase.
A: Ar tau patinka šis oras? B: Taip, man labai patinka ______.
Given the positive 'Taip' and the context of 'oras' (weather) in a positive light, 'karšta vasara' is the most logical choice.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Temperature Scale
Seasonal Vocabulary
Summer
- • Atostogos
- • Saulė
- • Karštis
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenŠiandien yra ______ vasara.
'Vasara' is a feminine singular noun in the nominative case, so the adjective must be 'karšta'.
Select the correct option:
After 'nemėgstu' (I don't like), the genitive case is required. 'Karštos vasaros' is the genitive form.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
These are basic weather collocations every A1 learner should know.
A: Ar tau patinka šis oras? B: Taip, man labai patinka ______.
Given the positive 'Taip' and the context of 'oras' (weather) in a positive light, 'karšta vasara' is the most logical choice.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenIt is neutral. You can use it with friends, bosses, or in a newspaper.
Be careful. It can mean 'hot-tempered' or, in slang, 'sexy', but it's not as common as in English.
The opposite would be 'šalta žiema' (cold winter).
Use the past tense: 'Buvo karšta vasara'.
'Karšta' is an adjective (hot), while 'kaitra' is a noun (heatwave/scorching heat).
Only if you are reminiscing about the past summer.
Yes, in modern Lithuanian it strictly refers to the three months of summer.
The plural is 'karštos vasaros' (hot summers).
It is a tapped or slightly rolled 'r', similar to Spanish 'pero'.
You can say 'Kepina!' (It's baking!).
Verwandte Redewendungen
Šilta vasara
similarWarm summer
Vasaros karštis
builds onSummer heat
Kaitra
specialized formHeatwave
Saulėta diena
similarSunny day
Atostogų metas
similarVacation time
