A1 Collocation خنثی

Naujas darbas

New job

Phrase in 30 Seconds

‘Naujas darbas’ is the essential Lithuanian phrase for announcing a new job or discussing a fresh start in your professional career.

  • Means: A new job or recently started employment.
  • Used in: Social introductions, LinkedIn updates, and family gatherings.
  • Don't confuse: With 'nauja užduotis', which refers specifically to a new task.
💼 + ✨ = Naujas darbas

Explanation at your level:

At the A1 level, 'naujas darbas' is a simple noun phrase. You use it to tell people about your life. You need to know that 'naujas' means 'new' and 'darbas' means 'job'. The most important sentence is 'Aš turiu naują darbą' (I have a new job).
At A2, you start using the phrase in different cases. You can describe the job using more adjectives, like 'įdomus naujas darbas' (interesting new job). You can also use it with verbs like 'ieškoti' (to look for): 'Aš ieškau naujo darbo'.
Intermediate learners use 'naujas darbas' to discuss career goals and experiences. You can explain why you wanted a new job and compare it to your old one. You understand the difference between 'darbas' and 'pareigos' and can use them appropriately in a CV or interview.
At B2, you use the phrase in complex discussions about the labor market. You might talk about the challenges of a 'naujas darbas' during a recession or the cultural nuances of Lithuanian office life. You are comfortable with all grammatical cases and can use the phrase idiomatically.
Advanced learners analyze the semantic field of 'darbas'. You understand how 'naujas darbas' fits into broader socio-economic discourses in Lithuania. You can use the phrase in professional writing, such as cover letters, with perfect stylistic flair and grammatical precision.
At the C2 level, you have near-native mastery. You can discuss the etymological evolution of 'darbas' from its Proto-Indo-European roots and how the concept of 'naujas darbas' has shifted from physical labor to intellectual property in the 21st century. You can use the phrase in any register, from slang to legal jargon.

معنی

A recently started employment.

🌍

زمینه فرهنگی

It is common to bring 'vaišės' (treats/snacks) to the office during your first week or after your probationary period to introduce yourself to the 'kolektyvas'. The 'bandomasis laikotarpis' (probationary period) is legally mandated to be no longer than 3 months. People often wait until this is over before feeling fully secure in their 'naujas darbas'. Work-life balance is increasingly important in Lithuania, especially in the private sector. A 'naujas darbas' is often evaluated by whether it allows for 'nuotolinis darbas' (remote work). In traditional rural settings, 'darbas' was synonymous with survival. Today, in cities like Vilnius, it is synonymous with 'karjera' (career).

💡

Case Agreement

Always remember that if you change 'darbas', you must change 'naujas'. They are a team!

⚠️

Nasal Vowels

Don't forget the 'ą' in 'naują darbą'. It's not pronounced through the nose anymore, but it makes the vowel longer.

معنی

A recently started employment.

💡

Case Agreement

Always remember that if you change 'darbas', you must change 'naujas'. They are a team!

⚠️

Nasal Vowels

Don't forget the 'ą' in 'naują darbą'. It's not pronounced through the nose anymore, but it makes the vowel longer.

🎯

Social Media

When posting on LinkedIn, use 'Džiaugiuosi nauju darbu' (I am happy with my new job) for a more natural sound.

💬

Congratulations

If someone says they have a 'naujas darbas', the only correct response is 'Sveikinu!' (Congratulations!).

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the correct form of 'naujas darbas' in the Accusative case.

Aš turiu ______ (naujas darbas).

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: naują darbą

The verb 'turėti' requires the Accusative case.

Which sentence is a correct way to congratulate someone?

Sveikinu su...

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: nauju darbu

The preposition 'su' requires the Instrumental case.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Kas naujo? B: ______.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Turiu naują darbą

'Turiu naują darbą' is the most natural response to 'What's new?'.

Match the phrase to the situation.

You are writing a LinkedIn post about your new role.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Pradedu naują darbą

'Pradedu naują darbą' means 'I am starting a new job'.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

Darbas vs. Užduotis

Darbas (Job)
Full-time role Visas etatas
Career Karjera
Užduotis (Task)
Email Laiškas
Meeting Susitikimas

سوالات متداول

10 سوال

It is neutral and can be used in any context, from talking to friends to writing a formal email.

You say 'Aš ieškau naujo darbo'. Note that 'ieškoti' requires the Genitive case.

Yes, but 'namų darbai' (home works) is the specific term for homework.

'Darbas' is the general term for a job, while 'pareigos' refers to your specific title or duties.

The most common way is 'Sveikinu su nauju darbu!'.

Not necessarily; it just means a new employer or a new contract.

Yes, some people use 'jobas', but it is considered poor style.

It would be 'nauji darbai', but this usually means 'new tasks' rather than 'multiple new jobs'.

Yes, it's a bit informal and means a 'freshly started' job.

The Accusative case: 'naują darbą'.

عبارات مرتبط

🔗

darbo paieška

similar

job search

🔗

darbo vieta

similar

workplace/position

🔗

senas darbas

contrast

old job

🔗

svajonių darbas

specialized form

dream job

🔗

darbo interviu

builds on

job interview

کجا استفاده کنیم

☕

Meeting a friend for coffee

Aistė: Labas! Kas naujo?

Tomas: Turiu naują darbą!

Aistė: O, sveikinu! Ar jis tau patinka?

informal
📱

LinkedIn Post

User: Džiaugiuosi galėdamas pranešti, kad pradedu naują darbą įmonėje 'TechLT'!

neutral
🍽️

Family Dinner

Mama: Kaip tavo naujas darbas, sūnau?

Sūnus: Gerai, mama. Kolektyvas labai draugiškas.

neutral
🤝

Job Interview

Interviuotojas: Kodėl jums reikalingas naujas darbas?

Kandidatas: Noriu daugiau iššūkių ir galimybių tobulėti.

formal
🏢

First Day at the Office

Kolega: Sveikas atvykęs! Ar tai tavo pirmas naujas darbas šiais metais?

Naujokas: Taip, labai džiaugiuosi čia būdamas.

neutral
🏡

Talking to a Neighbor

Kaimynas: Mačiau, kad anksti išeini. Ar naujas darbas?

Jūs: Taip, dabar dirbu centre.

informal

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of 'NOW-yas' (Naujas) as 'Now is the time for something new' and 'DAR-bas' as 'Doing A Real Business'.

Visual Association

Imagine a shiny new briefcase (darbas) sitting on a desk with a bright 'NEW' (naujas) sticker on it. The sun is rising through the office window, symbolizing a fresh start.

Rhyme

Naujas darbas – geras vardas. (A new job – a good name/reputation).

Story

Jonas was tired of his old routine. He looked in the mirror and said 'Naujas darbas!'. He went to an interview, got the job, and now every morning he smiles and says 'Mano naujas darbas yra puikus'.

Word Web

darbasdarbuotojasdarbdavysdarbovietėnaujienanaujokasdirbtiužduotis

چالش

Try to tell three people (real or imaginary) 'Aš turiu naują darbą' today. Focus on the nasal 'ą' sound at the end.

In Other Languages

Spanish high

nuevo trabajo

Spanish requires gender agreement (masculine), just like Lithuanian.

French high

nouveau travail

French uses articles (un/le), which Lithuanian lacks.

German high

neue Arbeit / neuer Job

German case endings are more complex for adjectives depending on the article used.

Japanese high

新しい仕事 (atarashii shigoto)

Japanese doesn't have grammatical gender or case endings for nouns like Lithuanian.

Arabic moderate

وظيفة جديدة (wazifa jadida)

The word order is reversed compared to Lithuanian.

Chinese high

新工作 (xīn gōngzuò)

Chinese is isolating and lacks all the inflectional complexity of Lithuanian.

Korean moderate

새 직장 (sae jikjang)

Korean uses particles (i/ga, eul/reul) to show grammatical roles instead of case endings.

Portuguese high

novo emprego

Portuguese uses 'novo' before the noun for a 'newly acquired' job.

Easily Confused

Naujas darbas در مقابل nauja užduotis

Learners use 'darbas' for specific tasks.

Use 'darbas' for your overall job/career, and 'užduotis' for a specific thing you need to do today.

Naujas darbas در مقابل nauja profesija

Confusing a job with a vocation.

A 'profesija' is what you are (e.g., a doctor); a 'darbas' is where you work (e.g., at a hospital).

سوالات متداول (10)

It is neutral and can be used in any context, from talking to friends to writing a formal email.

You say 'Aš ieškau naujo darbo'. Note that 'ieškoti' requires the Genitive case.

Yes, but 'namų darbai' (home works) is the specific term for homework.

'Darbas' is the general term for a job, while 'pareigos' refers to your specific title or duties.

The most common way is 'Sveikinu su nauju darbu!'.

Not necessarily; it just means a new employer or a new contract.

Yes, some people use 'jobas', but it is considered poor style.

It would be 'nauji darbai', but this usually means 'new tasks' rather than 'multiple new jobs'.

Yes, it's a bit informal and means a 'freshly started' job.

The Accusative case: 'naują darbą'.

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