Significado
Stating that it is one's turn now.
Contexto cultural
In Lithuania, 'lįsti be eilės' (cutting in line) is considered extremely rude. Even if there is no physical line, people remember the order. Always ask 'Kas paskutinis?' (Who is last?) to establish your place. In international board game meetups in Vilnius, 'Mano eilė' is often the first Lithuanian phrase expats learn because it's so functional. Older generations may be more assertive about their 'eilė' due to historical shortages. Younger Lithuanians are more used to digital 'eilės' (ticket systems). In Lithuanian meetings, people usually wait for a pause to say 'Mano eilė' or 'Norėčiau papildyti' (I'd like to add), reflecting a culture of listening before speaking.
Keep it simple
In games, you don't need a full sentence. Just 'Mano eilė' is perfect.
Don't say 'Aš esu eilė'
This sounds like you are saying 'I am a physical line of people.'
Significado
Stating that it is one's turn now.
Keep it simple
In games, you don't need a full sentence. Just 'Mano eilė' is perfect.
Don't say 'Aš esu eilė'
This sounds like you are saying 'I am a physical line of people.'
Ask first
In a queue, always confirm with 'Ar aš už jūsų?' (Am I after you?) before claiming 'Mano eilė'.
Use with verbs
Add an infinitive to sound more advanced: 'Mano eilė rinktis' (My turn to choose).
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing word to say 'It is my turn.'
______ eilė.
We use the possessive pronoun 'mano' to indicate the turn belongs to the speaker.
Which phrase is used to claim your turn in a game?
You are playing cards and it's your turn. What do you say?
'Mano eilė' is the standard phrase for turns in games.
Complete the dialogue.
Jonas: Ar dabar tavo eilė? Tu: Ne, dabar ______ ______.
If Jonas asks if it's your turn and you say 'No', you are likely telling him it's HIS turn ('tavo eilė').
Match the phrase to the situation.
Match 'Mano eilė plauti indus' to the correct context.
This phrase refers to a rotating chore, common in a shared living space.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejercicios______ eilė.
We use the possessive pronoun 'mano' to indicate the turn belongs to the speaker.
You are playing cards and it's your turn. What do you say?
'Mano eilė' is the standard phrase for turns in games.
Jonas: Ar dabar tavo eilė? Tu: Ne, dabar ______ ______.
If Jonas asks if it's your turn and you say 'No', you are likely telling him it's HIS turn ('tavo eilė').
Match 'Mano eilė plauti indus' to the correct context.
This phrase refers to a rotating chore, common in a shared living space.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
12 preguntasYes, it is a neutral and polite way to state a fact about order.
Yes, if you are waiting for a table or at a counter.
The plural is 'eilės', but it's rarely used with 'mano' unless you have multiple turns.
Say 'Ne mano eilė'.
Young people often say 'Dabar aš' (Now me).
Yes, it means a row, a line, or a queue.
No, use 'mano pamaina' for a work shift.
Very! If you use a regular 'e', it's a different sound and potentially a different word.
Ask 'Kieno eilė?'.
Yes, if discussing a sequence of tasks: 'Dabar mano eilė peržiūrėti dokumentą'.
Yes, for things like penalty kicks or taking shots.
'Eilutė' is a small line, like a line of text or a small row.
Frases relacionadas
Tavo eilė
similarYour turn
Be eilės
contrastWithout a turn / Out of order
Gyva eilė
specialized formA physical line of people
Eilės tvarka
builds onIn order of the queue
Užleisti eilę
similarTo give up one's turn
