Significado
Capturing an image with a camera.
Contexto cultural
Lithuanians often take photography very seriously as a form of art. It is common to see people with professional DSLR cameras even on casual walks in the park. In the age of Instagram, 'daryti nuotrauką' has evolved into 'daryti story' (to make a story) or 'daryti reels'. The verb 'daryti' remains the constant. During the Soviet era, photography was a way to document forbidden traditions. 'Daryti nuotrauką' was sometimes a risky act of preservation. At the Hill of Crosses (Kryžių kalnas), it is traditional to take a photo of the cross you leave behind. This is a key part of the pilgrimage experience.
Use 'Pa-' for requests
When asking someone to take a photo, always use 'padaryti' instead of 'daryti'. It sounds much more natural and polite.
The Accusative 'ą'
Don't forget the little hook under the 'a' in 'nuotrauką'. It's essential for correct grammar!
Significado
Capturing an image with a camera.
Use 'Pa-' for requests
When asking someone to take a photo, always use 'padaryti' instead of 'daryti'. It sounds much more natural and polite.
The Accusative 'ą'
Don't forget the little hook under the 'a' in 'nuotrauką'. It's essential for correct grammar!
Ask before you click
In Lithuania, it's polite to ask 'Ar galiu padaryti nuotrauką?' before taking a photo of a person you don't know.
Selfie slang
If you want to sound like a local, use 'asmenukė' for selfie. It's a very popular modern word.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'daryti' in the present tense.
Aš dabar ______ nuotrauką.
The subject is 'Aš' (I), so the verb must be 'darau'.
Which sentence is correct when asking a stranger for a favor?
Choose the most polite and correct option:
'Ar galite' is polite, and 'padaryti nuotrauką' is the correct collocation in the accusative.
Match the Lithuanian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are all standard variations of the core phrase.
Complete the dialogue between two friends.
Jonas: 'Kokia graži vieta!' Aistė: 'Tikrai! ______ nuotrauką!'
'Padarykime' (Let's make/take) is the natural suggestion for a photo.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Daryti vs. Imti
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosAš dabar ______ nuotrauką.
The subject is 'Aš' (I), so the verb must be 'darau'.
Choose the most polite and correct option:
'Ar galite' is polite, and 'padaryti nuotrauką' is the correct collocation in the accusative.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
These are all standard variations of the core phrase.
Jonas: 'Kokia graži vieta!' Aistė: 'Tikrai! ______ nuotrauką!'
'Padarykime' (Let's make/take) is the natural suggestion for a photo.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
14 preguntasNo, 'imti' means to physically take or grab something. For photos, always use 'daryti'.
'Nuotrauka' is the physical or digital image. 'Fotografija' is the art or profession of photography.
You say 'daryti asmenukę'.
It is neutral. It can be used in both formal and informal situations.
Say: 'Atsiprašau, ar galite padaryti nuotrauką?'
It is in the Accusative case (Galininkas).
Yes, 'nufotografuoti' is a perfect synonym and very common.
Use 'padaryti' for a completed action (like a request) and 'daryti' for the general process.
Say 'Aš darau nuotraukas'.
Yes, 'fotkinti' is very common slang among young people.
It comes from 'nutraukti', meaning to 'pull off' or 'tear off'.
No, for videos use 'filmuoti' or 'daryti vaizdo įrašą'.
Yes, Lithuania has a very famous school of photography and many enthusiasts.
Say 'Tai mano nuotrauka'.
Frases relacionadas
Fotografuoti
synonymTo photograph
Daryti asmenukę
specialized formTo take a selfie
Įamžinti akimirką
similarTo capture/immortalize the moment
Nufotografuoti
builds onTo have photographed
Padaryti kadrą
similarTo take a shot/frame
