Significado
Constructing a residence.
Contexto cultural
The 'Vainikas' (Wreath) tradition: When the roof frame is finished, a wreath is hung to signal the end of the most difficult stage. It's a major social event for the builders. The 'Three Tasks' of a man: Building a house is one of the three essential life goals in traditional Lithuanian culture, alongside planting a tree and raising a son. Talka: Historically, building a house was a communal effort. Neighbors would help each other for free, expecting the same in return. This spirit persists in rural areas. Energy Efficiency: In modern Lithuania, 'statyti namą' is synonymous with achieving 'A++' energy class, a strict requirement for all new buildings.
The Reflexive Trick
If you are building it for yourself, always use 'statytis'. It sounds much more natural to native ears.
Accusative Alert
Never say 'statyti namas'. The 'ą' ending is crucial for the object of the sentence.
Significado
Constructing a residence.
The Reflexive Trick
If you are building it for yourself, always use 'statytis'. It sounds much more natural to native ears.
Accusative Alert
Never say 'statyti namas'. The 'ą' ending is crucial for the object of the sentence.
The Wreath
If you see a wreath on a new building in Lithuania, it means the roof is done! It's a sign of celebration.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'statyti' in the present tense.
Mano kaimynas šiuo metu ___ namą.
The subject 'kaimynas' (neighbor) is third-person singular, so the verb form is 'stato'.
Choose the correct form of the word 'house' (namas).
Mes norime statyti ___.
The verb 'statyti' requires the accusative case. 'Namą' is the accusative form of 'namas'.
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
A: Ką jūs veikiate sklype? B: Mes ___.
In the context of being on a 'sklypas' (plot of land), 'statome namą' (we are building a house) is the most logical activity.
Match the Lithuanian phrase with its English translation.
Match the following:
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Ayudas visuales
Tenses of Statyti
Dabartis (Present)
- • Statau
- • Statai
- • Stato
Praeitis (Past)
- • Stačiau
- • Statei
- • Statė
Ateitis (Future)
- • Statysiu
- • Statysi
- • Statys
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosMano kaimynas šiuo metu ___ namą.
The subject 'kaimynas' (neighbor) is third-person singular, so the verb form is 'stato'.
Mes norime statyti ___.
The verb 'statyti' requires the accusative case. 'Namą' is the accusative form of 'namas'.
A: Ką jūs veikiate sklype? B: Mes ___.
In the context of being on a 'sklypas' (plot of land), 'statome namą' (we are building a house) is the most logical activity.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
Matching the tenses: present, past, and future.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, you can say 'statyti šuns būdą'.
'Statyti' is the process (building), while 'pastatyti' is the completed result (built).
Because 'namas' is the object of the verb 'statyti', and in Lithuanian, direct objects usually take the accusative case.
Usually, we use 'kurti įmonę' (creating a company), but 'statyti' can be used metaphorically in business for 'building a structure'.
Yes, but in cities, people more often 'perka butą' (buy an apartment). 'Statyti namą' is more common in suburbs or rural areas.
Aš statau namą savo tėvams.
Plytos (bricks), mediena (wood), blokeliai (blocks).
Yes, people often discuss 'namo statybos kaina' (the price of building a house).
Yes! 'Statyti iš Lego kaladėlių' is perfectly correct.
It is a person who builds—a construction worker.
Frases relacionadas
pastatyti namą
specialized formTo finish building a house
statytis namą
similarTo build a house for oneself
remontuoti namą
contrastTo renovate a house
mūryti namą
specialized formTo build a brick house
griauti namą
contrastTo demolish a house
