معنی
A person who talks too much about nothing.
زمینه فرهنگی
In Lithuania, silence is often seen as a sign of wisdom. A 'pliuškenis' is the opposite of the cultural ideal of the 'tylus lietuvis' (the quiet Lithuanian). On Lithuanian social media (Facebook/Instagram), 'pliuškenis' is often used to describe 'influencers' who talk a lot but provide no value. The term is closely tied to the sound of the countryside—water, rain, and buckets. It feels very 'earthy' to a native speaker. In Vilnius bars, it's used ironically among friends to acknowledge when someone is 'over-sharing' after a few drinks.
Gender Matters
Always remember to change the ending to -ė if you're talking about a woman. Lithuanians are very sensitive to gendered endings!
Not for Bosses
Even if your boss is a total windbag, never use this word to their face. It's strictly for friends and equals.
معنی
A person who talks too much about nothing.
Gender Matters
Always remember to change the ending to -ė if you're talking about a woman. Lithuanians are very sensitive to gendered endings!
Not for Bosses
Even if your boss is a total windbag, never use this word to their face. It's strictly for friends and equals.
The 'Water' Connection
If you forget the word, just think of 'water' (vanduo) and 'splashing'. It will help your brain trigger the 'pliušk-' root.
خودت رو بسنج
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.
Mano kaimynė visą dieną kalba apie savo kates. Ji yra tikra ______.
Since 'kaimynė' (neighbor) is feminine, you must use the feminine form 'pliuškenė'.
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'pliuškenis'.
Nenoriu eiti į susitikimą su tuo ______.
After the preposition 'su' (with), we use the instrumental case.
Match the phrase to the situation.
When would you call someone a 'pliuškenis'?
It's used for excessive, trivial communication in informal settings.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ar tavo brolis visada tiek daug kalba? B: Taip, jis ______.
'Pliuškenis' explains why he talks so much.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
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بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاMano kaimynė visą dieną kalba apie savo kates. Ji yra tikra ______.
Since 'kaimynė' (neighbor) is feminine, you must use the feminine form 'pliuškenė'.
Nenoriu eiti į susitikimą su tuo ______.
After the preposition 'su' (with), we use the instrumental case.
When would you call someone a 'pliuškenis'?
It's used for excessive, trivial communication in informal settings.
A: Ar tavo brolis visada tiek daug kalba? B: Taip, jis ______.
'Pliuškenis' explains why he talks so much.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
4 سوالNot exactly. It's slang and can be annoying, but it's not a 'curse word.' It's like calling someone a 'chatterbox.'
Yes, it's very common to call a talkative child a 'pliuškenis' or 'pliuškenė' in a cute way.
The plural is 'pliuškeniai' (masculine) or 'pliuškenės' (feminine).
It's used by everyone! It's a classic piece of Lithuanian slang that hasn't gone out of style.
عبارات مرتبط
plepėti
similarTo chat/gossip
tuščiažodžiauti
synonymTo speak empty words
tylenis
contrastA very quiet person
pliurpti
similarTo talk nonsense
liežuvautojas
specialized formA gossiper
