Significado
Describing female appearance.
Contexto cultural
In traditional Lithuanian culture, beauty was often linked to a woman's ability to weave and sing. A 'graži moteris' was one who was industrious. There is a strong emphasis on 'estetika' (aesthetics) in daily life. Being called a 'graži moteris' is a high compliment to one's taste. On Lithuanian Instagram, the hashtag #grazimoteris is used to promote female empowerment and fashion. During the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, noblewomen were often described as 'gražios moterys' in diplomatic chronicles to emphasize their status.
Agreement is Key
Always check if your noun is feminine before using 'graži'.
Age Matters
Don't use 'moteris' for children; it sounds very strange in Lithuanian.
Significado
Describing female appearance.
Agreement is Key
Always check if your noun is feminine before using 'graži'.
Age Matters
Don't use 'moteris' for children; it sounds very strange in Lithuanian.
Sincerity
Lithuanians appreciate sincere compliments over exaggerated ones.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'gražus'.
Mano sesuo yra ______ moteris.
The noun 'moteris' is feminine singular nominative, so the adjective must be 'graži'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct for 'I see a beautiful woman'?
Choose one:
The verb 'matau' requires the Accusative case (-ą and -į).
Match the Lithuanian phrase with its English context.
Match these:
Matching singular, plural, and genitive forms.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural phrase.
A: Kas ji? B: Ji yra žymi aktorė ir labai ______.
An actress (aktorė) is a woman, so 'graži moteris' is the only logical choice.
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Ayudas visuales
Types of Beauty Descriptors
Feminine
- • Graži moteris
- • Graži mergina
- • Graži lėlė
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosMano sesuo yra ______ moteris.
The noun 'moteris' is feminine singular nominative, so the adjective must be 'graži'.
Choose one:
The verb 'matau' requires the Accusative case (-ą and -į).
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
Matching singular, plural, and genitive forms.
A: Kas ji? B: Ji yra žymi aktorė ir labai ______.
An actress (aktorė) is a woman, so 'graži moteris' is the only logical choice.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
5 preguntasNo, for a man you must use 'gražus'. 'Graži' is strictly feminine.
Yes, it is the standard, polite word for a woman.
The plural is 'gražios moterys'.
It's better to avoid commenting on a boss's appearance in a formal Lithuanian office.
Add 'labai': 'labai graži moteris'.
Frases relacionadas
Gražus vyras
contrastBeautiful/handsome man
Graži mergina
similarBeautiful girl/young woman
Gražuolė
specialized formA beauty
Simpatiška moteris
similarAttractive/cute woman
