Bedeutung
A thin path or street.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The 'Siaurukas' (narrow-gauge railway) is a point of national pride. It's not just a 'narrow road' for trains, but a symbol of 19th-century engineering and rural connection. Lithuanian culture is deeply influenced by the Biblical 'narrow gate' metaphor, emphasizing that the right path is often the least traveled. In ancient times, narrow paths through swamps (kūlgrinda) were secret underwater stone roads used to escape invaders. Vilnius has one of the largest medieval old towns in Central Europe, where 'siauras kelias' is a literal daily reality for residents.
Diminutives
Use 'siauras keliukas' to sound more like a native when describing a cute or very small path.
Driving
If you see a sign for 'siauras kelias' in Lithuania, it often means there is no shoulder on the road. Be careful!
Bedeutung
A thin path or street.
Diminutives
Use 'siauras keliukas' to sound more like a native when describing a cute or very small path.
Driving
If you see a sign for 'siauras kelias' in Lithuania, it often means there is no shoulder on the road. Be careful!
Metaphorical usage
When using it metaphorically, you don't need the word 'physical'. The context of 'life' or 'truth' makes it clear.
The Bible
Knowing this phrase helps you understand many Lithuanian hymns and classic poems.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of 'siauras' or 'kelias'.
Šis ______ kelias veda į mišką.
The noun 'kelias' is masculine nominative, so the adjective must be 'siauras'.
Which sentence uses the phrase figuratively?
Select the metaphorical usage:
This sentence refers to 'truth' (tiesa), making the 'road' a metaphor for a life journey.
Match the Lithuanian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the pairs:
Understanding the difference between road, path, and street is key.
Complete the dialogue between two drivers.
Vairuotojas A: Ar mes galime čia važiuoti? Vairuotojas B: Ne, čia per daug ______ ______.
The context of 'can we drive here' implies a concern about the road's width.
Match the situation to the phrase usage.
Where would you say 'Tai siauras kelias'?
Narrowness is the defining characteristic of an alleyway.
🎉 Ergebnis: /5
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Siauras vs. Platus
Aufgabensammlung
5 AufgabenŠis ______ kelias veda į mišką.
The noun 'kelias' is masculine nominative, so the adjective must be 'siauras'.
Select the metaphorical usage:
This sentence refers to 'truth' (tiesa), making the 'road' a metaphor for a life journey.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
Understanding the difference between road, path, and street is key.
Vairuotojas A: Ar mes galime čia važiuoti? Vairuotojas B: Ne, čia per daug ______ ______.
The context of 'can we drive here' implies a concern about the road's width.
Where would you say 'Tai siauras kelias'?
Narrowness is the defining characteristic of an alleyway.
🎉 Ergebnis: /5
Häufig gestellte Fragen
12 FragenNo, it can describe any narrow thoroughfare, including those in cities, though 'siaura gatvė' is more common for urban streets.
No, for a narrow-minded person, use 'siauraprotis'.
The opposite is 'platus kelias' (wide road).
No, it can also mean 'journey' or 'way' (e.g., 'gyvenimo kelias' - way of life).
You use the locative case: 'siaurame kelyje'.
No, it is the official and affectionate name for the narrow-gauge railway in Lithuania.
Yes, you can say 'siauri pečiai' (narrow shoulders).
It is neutral. It can be used in a grocery store or a church.
In Lithuanian, 'ia' after a consonant often indicates that the consonant is palatalized and the vowel is an 'e' sound.
Yes, many Lithuanian folk and pop songs use it to describe the journey of life.
No, for a tight deadline, use 'trumpas terminas' or 'mažai laiko'.
The accusative case follows 'į'. For example: 'siauras kelias į laimę' (narrow road to happiness).
Verwandte Redewendungen
Platus kelias
contrastWide road
Siauras takas
similarNarrow footpath
Klystkelis
contrastWrong path
Siaurukas
specialized formNarrow-gauge railway
Gyvenimo kelias
builds onPath of life
Siauraprotis
similarNarrow-minded
