Bedeutung
Sensing that something bad might happen.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Lithuanians often rely on 'nuojauta' (intuition). This phrase is a staple in Lithuanian folklore and modern thrillers alike. The forest is a central theme. Sensing danger in the woods is a common trope in Baltic literature. In the age of scams, Lithuanians use this phrase to warn each other about suspicious links or calls. News anchors use it to describe international tensions, reflecting the region's geopolitical sensitivity.
The 'Vibe' Rule
Use this phrase when you can't explain why you're worried, but you just 'know'.
Grammar Trap
Never forget the '-umi' ending. 'Kvepia pavojus' sounds like a beginner mistake.
Bedeutung
Sensing that something bad might happen.
The 'Vibe' Rule
Use this phrase when you can't explain why you're worried, but you just 'know'.
Grammar Trap
Never forget the '-umi' ending. 'Kvepia pavojus' sounds like a beginner mistake.
Sarcasm
You can use it sarcastically when a friend is about to do something slightly silly, like eating a 3-day-old pizza.
News Watching
Listen for this in Lithuanian news; it's a favorite for dramatic headlines.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of the word 'pavojus'.
Neeik ten, kvepia ________.
The verb 'kvepia' requires the instrumental case (-umi).
Which situation best fits the phrase 'Kvepia pavojumi'?
Choose the correct context:
The phrase is used for suspicious or threatening situations.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ar einame į tą apleistą namą? B: Ne, man ten ________.
An abandoned house is a typical place where one might sense danger.
Match the phrase to the feeling.
Match 'Kvepia pavojumi' with its meaning:
The phrase expresses an intuitive warning.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenNeeik ten, kvepia ________.
The verb 'kvepia' requires the instrumental case (-umi).
Choose the correct context:
The phrase is used for suspicious or threatening situations.
A: Ar einame į tą apleistą namą? B: Ne, man ten ________.
An abandoned house is a typical place where one might sense danger.
Match 'Kvepia pavojumi' with its meaning:
The phrase expresses an intuitive warning.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNo, it's used for financial, social, and digital risks too.
In Lithuanian, it's better to say 'Kvepia pavojumi' (It smells of danger) rather than 'Aš užuodžiu pavojų'.
It's neutral. You can use it with friends or in a newspaper article.
'Kvepia sėkme' (Smells of success) is the closest positive equivalent.
Usually no. It's almost always figurative.
Yes! 'Kvepia bėdomis' (troubles), 'Kvepia krauju' (blood), 'Kvepia pinigais' (money).
Very common. You will hear it in movies, news, and daily life.
Emphasis on the 'ju': pa-vo-JU-mi.
Yes, 'Šis žmogus kvepia pavojumi' means that person seems dangerous.
No, it's a standard idiom.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Kvepia sėkme
similarSmells of success
Smirda bėdomis
synonymStinks of trouble
Jaučiu nuojautą
similarI have a premonition
Kvepia pavasariu
builds onSmells of spring
Kilti grėsmei
specialized formA threat arises
