Significado
Someone with a kind character.
Contexto cultural
The concept of 'gerumas' is often linked to silence and action rather than words. A 'geras žmogus' is someone who helps without being asked. In dainos (folk songs), a 'geras žmogus' is often depicted as someone who respects nature and the elderly. Lithuanians use #gerasžmogus on Instagram and Facebook to highlight local heroes or charitable initiatives. In Lithuanian offices, being a 'geras žmogus' is sometimes valued as much as technical skill, as it ensures a good 'mikroklimatas'.
Use it for gratitude
If someone does you a favor, saying 'Jūs geras žmogus' is more meaningful than just 'Ačiū'.
Gender matters
Always remember to use 'gera' for women if you want to be grammatically precise, though 'geras žmogus' is often accepted as a general term.
Significado
Someone with a kind character.
Use it for gratitude
If someone does you a favor, saying 'Jūs geras žmogus' is more meaningful than just 'Ačiū'.
Gender matters
Always remember to use 'gera' for women if you want to be grammatically precise, though 'geras žmogus' is often accepted as a general term.
The 'Auksinis' upgrade
If someone saves your life or does something incredible, upgrade to 'Auksinis žmogus'.
Modesty is key
Don't call yourself a 'geras žmogus'. Let others say it about you!
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'geras'.
Mano močiutė yra ____ moteris.
'Moteris' is feminine, so the adjective must be 'gera'.
Which sentence is correct?
How do you say 'They are good people'?
Both the adjective and the noun must be in the plural form.
Match the response to the situation.
Someone helps you carry heavy bags.
This is a polite way to thank someone for a kind act.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ar pažįsti Tomą? B: Taip, jis ____.
Tomas is a man (singular), so 'geras žmogus' is correct.
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Ayudas visuales
Geras vs. Malonus
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosMano močiutė yra ____ moteris.
'Moteris' is feminine, so the adjective must be 'gera'.
How do you say 'They are good people'?
Both the adjective and the noun must be in the plural form.
Someone helps you carry heavy bags.
This is a polite way to thank someone for a kind act.
A: Ar pažįsti Tomą? B: Taip, jis ____.
Tomas is a man (singular), so 'geras žmogus' is correct.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, but it sounds a bit formal. For children, people often say 'geras vaikas' (good child).
Yes, it is a very respectful way to describe a boss you like.
'Geras' refers to moral character, while 'malonus' refers to being pleasant or polite.
The plural is 'geri žmonės'.
Yes, 'geras žmogus' is generic, but 'gera moteris' is more specific.
Extremely common. It's one of the most used descriptions for people.
Not inherently, but it aligns with many Christian values prevalent in Lithuania.
'Geras vyras' usually means 'a good husband' or 'a good man'.
Younger people might say 'fainas žmogus'.
Like the 'j' in the French name 'Jean' or the 's' in 'vision'.
Frases relacionadas
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Auksinis žmogus
specialized formGolden person
Sąžiningas žmogus
similarHonest person
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contrastBad person
Šviesus žmogus
similarA bright/enlightened person
