Significado
Letting fresh air into a room.
Contexto cultural
The 'Skersvėjis' (Draft) Myth: Many Lithuanians believe that a draft (air blowing from two opposite openings) causes immediate illness. Always ask before creating a draft. Winter Vėdinimas: It is common to open windows fully for a few minutes even in -20°C to refresh the air, rather than leaving them cracked open all day. Window Decorations: Lithuanians take pride in their windows, often decorating them with 'karpiniai' (paper cuttings) during Christmas or keeping many indoor plants on the sill. Insects: In summer, most windows have 'tinklelis' (insect screens). If not, opening a window at night with the lights on is an invitation for mosquitoes.
The '-ą' rule
Always remember the little hook under the 'a' in 'langą'. It shows it's the object!
The Draft
Never open a window if a door is already open without asking first. Lithuanians hate drafts!
Significado
Letting fresh air into a room.
The '-ą' rule
Always remember the little hook under the 'a' in 'langą'. It shows it's the object!
The Draft
Never open a window if a door is already open without asking first. Lithuanians hate drafts!
Use 'Praverti'
If you want to be subtle, use 'praverti'. It sounds less disruptive than 'atidaryti'.
Fresh Air
Lithuanians value 'grynas oras' (fresh air) highly. Mentioning it makes you sound more native.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of the word 'langas'.
Prašau atidaryti ______. (langas)
The verb 'atidaryti' requires the Accusative case, which for 'langas' is 'langą'.
Which verb means 'to open'?
Aš noriu ______ langą.
'Atidaryti' means to open, 'uždaryti' means to close.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Čia labai karšta. B: Taip, ______ langą.
If it's hot (karšta), the logical action is to open (atidaryk) the window.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are in a formal meeting and it's stuffy.
This is the most polite and formal way to ask.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
When to open a window
Reasons
- • Karšta (Hot)
- • Tvanku (Stuffy)
- • Dūmai (Smoke)
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosPrašau atidaryti ______. (langas)
The verb 'atidaryti' requires the Accusative case, which for 'langas' is 'langą'.
Aš noriu ______ langą.
'Atidaryti' means to open, 'uždaryti' means to close.
A: Čia labai karšta. B: Taip, ______ langą.
If it's hot (karšta), the logical action is to open (atidaryk) the window.
You are in a formal meeting and it's stuffy.
This is the most polite and formal way to ask.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
12 preguntasYes, 'atidaryti knygą' is correct, though 'atversti knygą' is more common.
'Atidaryti' is the general verb for opening. 'Atverti' implies opening wide or opening something that was latched.
You say 'Langas yra atidarytas' or simply 'Langas atviras'.
Usually, yes, unless you are talking about the window itself as a subject (e.g., 'Langas sudužo' - The window broke).
'Fortkė' is a loanword for a small ventilation pane. It's informal/slang.
Use 'atidaryti langą' exactly the same way.
In Lithuania, yes, especially in public transport or shared offices.
Aš atidariau, tu atidarei, jis/ji atidarė.
It's a metaphor for a country's integration into European structures.
No, for lights use 'įjungti'.
It is masculine.
It's a draft, and it's a major cultural concern in Lithuania.
Frases relacionadas
uždaryti langą
contrastTo close a window
praverti langą
specialized formTo crack open a window
išvėdinti kambarį
builds onTo air out a room
atidaryti duris
similarTo open a door
langas į pasaulį
specialized formA window to the world
