When you're starting to learn Lithuanian, you'll encounter verbs like mokyti quite often. It means 'to teach'. It's a regular -yti verb, which is good news for beginners as its conjugations follow a predictable pattern. For example, 'I teach' is aš mokau, and 'you teach' is tu mokai.
This verb is transitive, meaning it typically takes a direct object. You teach *someone* or *something*. For instance, Aš mokau lietuvių kalbos (I teach the Lithuanian language).
Understanding verbs like mokyti and their basic conjugations is a fundamental step in building sentences and expressing actions in Lithuanian. Pay attention to how the endings change based on who is doing the teaching.
When you learn Lithuanian, you'll encounter verbs that help you talk about learning and teaching. The verb mokyti means 'to teach'. It's a fundamental verb for expressing the act of imparting knowledge or skills to someone.
You might use mokyti when talking about a teacher teaching students, or even when you teach someone a new skill. It's often followed by the accusative case for the person being taught and the genitive case for what is being taught (though other constructions exist). Mastering this verb will significantly expand your ability to discuss educational contexts in Lithuanian.
When you're at a C2 level in Lithuanian, understanding the nuances of verbs like "mokyti" (to teach) goes beyond just knowing the basic definition. You'll appreciate how its usage can shift subtly depending on the context and the precise intent of the teaching.
For example, while "mokyti" broadly means to teach, at an advanced level, you might encounter scenarios where more specific verbs like "išmokyti" (to teach thoroughly, to train) or "pamokyti" (to give a lesson, to advise) are preferred to convey a more precise meaning. This level of discernment allows for highly accurate and natural expression.
Furthermore, you'd be adept at using "mokyti" in various grammatical structures, including reflexive forms like "mokytis" (to learn), and understanding how prefixes can alter its meaning significantly.
§ What does it mean and when do people use it?
The Lithuanian verb mokyti (pronounced: maw-KEE-tee) translates directly to 'to teach' in English. It's a fundamental verb you'll encounter and use frequently when talking about education, instruction, or even showing someone how to do something. Think of it as the go-to verb for any situation where knowledge or a skill is being imparted from one person to another.
Unlike some languages that might have several verbs for 'to teach' depending on the context (like teaching a subject vs. teaching a skill), Lithuanian largely uses mokyti as a versatile, all-encompassing term. This makes it quite straightforward for English speakers to grasp.
- DEFINITION
- To impart knowledge or skill to someone; to instruct or educate.
You'll use mokyti in a variety of situations. For example, if you're talking about:
- A teacher in a school: Mokytojas moko vaikus. (The teacher teaches children.)
- A parent teaching their child: Mama moko vaiką skaityti. (Mom teaches the child to read.)
- Someone teaching a new skill: Jis moko mane vairuoti. (He teaches me to drive.)
- A university professor: Profesorius moko studentus istorijos. (The professor teaches students history.)
Notice how the structure often involves the person doing the teaching, the verb mokyti (conjugated appropriately), and then the person being taught (in the accusative case) and what is being taught (often in the genitive case, or with an infinitive verb). Don't worry too much about the cases right now; the most important thing is to recognize mokyti and its core meaning.
Aš moku lietuvių kalbos. (I teach Lithuanian language.)
Ji moko matematikos mokykloje. (She teaches mathematics in school.)
It's also important to distinguish mokyti from its reflexive counterpart, mokytis. While mokyti means 'to teach,' mokytis means 'to learn' or 'to study.' This distinction is crucial and will prevent a lot of confusion. Think of it this way: someone moko you, and you mokaisi (learn/study).
So, when you want to express the act of teaching, guiding, or instructing someone else, mokyti is the verb you'll reach for. It's a cornerstone of communicating about education and knowledge transfer in Lithuanian. Master this verb, and you'll be well on your way to discussing learning environments and educational activities with ease.
Mano tėtis moko mane žvejoti. (My dad teaches me how to fish.)
Keep an eye out for this verb in spoken Lithuanian and written materials. You'll quickly see how commonly it's used and how broadly its meaning extends across various teaching and instruction scenarios.
چقدر رسمی است؟
"Aš jus mokysiu lietuvių kalbos. (I will teach you Lithuanian.)"
"Ji moko vaikus skaityti. (She teaches children to read.)"
"Gal gali pamokyti mane to žaidimo? (Can you teach me that game?)"
"Mama išmokė mane dainuoti. (Mommy taught me to sing.)"
نحوه استفاده
Understanding 'mokyti'
mokyti is a transitive verb, which means it usually takes a direct object. You teach someone or you teach something.
Example 1: Teaching a person/group
- Lithuanian: Aš mokau studentus.
- English hint: I teach students.
Example 2: Teaching a subject/skill
- Lithuanian: Jis moko lietuvių kalbos.
- English hint: He teaches Lithuanian language.
Notice that when teaching a subject, the subject is often in the genitive case (e.g., "lietuvių kalbos" instead of "lietuvių kalba").
Common Mistakes with 'mokyti'
Mistake 1: Confusing with 'mokytis' (to learn)
- Incorrect: Aš mokausi studentus. (Means: I learn students.)
- Correct: Aš mokau studentus. (Means: I teach students.)
- Remember: mokyti = to teach, mokytis = to learn. They are related but have opposite meanings.
Mistake 2: Incorrect case for the subject taught
- Incorrect: Ji moko lietuvių kalba. (Using nominative case instead of genitive)
- Correct: Ji moko lietuvių kalbos.
- When teaching a subject, the subject is typically in the genitive case.
سوالات متداول
10 سوالThe pronunciation of 'mokyti' is close to 'moh-kee-tee'. The 'o' is like the 'o' in 'go', and the 'y' is like the 'ee' in 'see'.
Mokyti means 'to teach'. You teach someone else. Mokytis means 'to learn'. You learn something yourself.
Yes, absolutely! You would say 'mokyti matematikos' (to teach mathematics). The subject you are teaching will be in the genitive case.
The past tense of 'mokyti' is 'mokiau' (I taught), 'mokei' (you taught), 'mokė' (he/she taught), etc. It's a regular '-yti' verb.
You would say 'Aš mokau lietuvių kalbos'. Remember, 'lietuvių kalbos' (Lithuanian language) is in the genitive case.
Yes, you can use 'mokyti' for skills. For example, 'mokyti plaukti' (to teach to swim). 'Plaukti' is the infinitive form of the verb 'to swim'.
A common phrase is 'mokyti pamoką', which literally means 'to teach a lesson'. It can also mean 'to give someone a lesson' in a figurative sense, like teaching them a tough lesson.
The future tense of 'mokyti' is 'mokysiu' (I will teach), 'mokysi' (you will teach), 'mokys' (he/she will teach), and so on.
You would ask 'Kas tave moko?' (Who teaches you?). 'Kas' is 'who', 'tave' is 'you' (accusative case), and 'moko' is the third-person singular present tense of 'mokyti'.
Yes, the passive form is 'mokomas/mokoma' (being taught). For example, 'jis yra mokomas' (he is being taught).
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Kuris žodis reiškia 'to teach'?
Mokyti means 'to teach'. Valgyti is 'to eat', skaityti is 'to read', and eiti is 'to go'.
Aš noriu _______ lietuvių kalbos.
The infinitive form 'mokyti' (to teach) is needed here to complete the phrase 'noriu mokyti' (I want to teach).
Mokytojas ___ vaikus.
The third person singular present tense form 'moko' (he/she teaches) is used when the subject is 'mokytojas' (teacher).
Žodis 'mokyti' reiškia 'to eat'.
'Mokyti' means 'to teach', not 'to eat'. 'To eat' is 'valgyti'.
Aš galiu mokyti tave lietuvių kalbos. (I can teach you Lithuanian.)
This sentence correctly uses 'mokyti' in the context of teaching Lithuanian.
Jie mokyti mokykloje. (They to teach in school.)
The verb form is incorrect. It should be 'Jie moko mokykloje' (They teach in school).
Write a short sentence saying what your teacher does. Use 'mokyti'.
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پاسخ نمونه
Mano mokytoja moko lietuvių kalbos. (My teacher teaches Lithuanian language.)
You want to say that you teach Lithuanian. Write this sentence.
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Aš mokau lietuvių kalbos. (I teach Lithuanian language.)
Write a sentence asking if someone teaches. Use 'ar' and 'mokyti'.
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Ar tu mokai? (Do you teach?)
What does Ieva do?
این متن را بخوانید:
Mano vardas Ieva. Aš esu mokytoja. Aš mokau vaikus. Vaikai mokosi lietuvių kalbos.
What does Ieva do?
The passage states 'Aš mokau vaikus', which means 'I teach children'.
The passage states 'Aš mokau vaikus', which means 'I teach children'.
What subject does Andrius teach?
این متن را بخوانید:
Mokytojas Andrius moko matematikos. Jis moko gerai. Mokiniai mėgsta jo pamokas.
What subject does Andrius teach?
The passage says 'Mokytojas Andrius moko matematikos', meaning 'Teacher Andrius teaches math'.
The passage says 'Mokytojas Andrius moko matematikos', meaning 'Teacher Andrius teaches math'.
What is the second sentence about?
این متن را بخوانید:
Ar tu moki skaityti lietuviškai? Aš mokau tave skaityti.
What is the second sentence about?
'Aš mokau tave skaityti' means 'I teach you to read'.
'Aš mokau tave skaityti' means 'I teach you to read'.
This sentence means 'I want to learn Lithuanian.' The order 'Aš noriu išmokti lietuviškai' is the natural word order in Lithuanian.
This sentence means 'The teacher teaches students new words.' The order 'Mokytojas moko mokinius naujų žodžių' follows the standard subject-verb-object structure.
This sentence means 'Can you teach me how to cook?' The order 'Galite mane išmokyti gaminti valgyti?' is a polite way to ask for help learning a skill.
Universiteto profesorius atsidavęs ___ naujos kartos mokslininkus.
Here, 'atsidavęs' (dedicated) is followed by an infinitive verb, making 'mokyti' (to teach) the correct choice to complete the phrase 'dedicated to teaching'.
Nors dirba inžinieriumi, laisvalaikiu jis mėgsta ___ vaikus matematikos pagrindų.
The phrase 'mėgsta' (likes to) requires an infinitive verb, so 'mokyti' (to teach) is the appropriate form.
Savanoriai pasiryžę ___ raštingumo įgūdžių atokiuose regionuose.
Similar to the previous examples, 'pasiryžę' (determined to) calls for an infinitive, making 'mokyti' (to teach) the correct answer.
Jos gyvenimo misija – ___ jaunas kartas kritinio mąstymo ir empatijos.
The noun 'misija' (mission) often takes an infinitive to describe its purpose, so 'mokyti' (to teach) fits perfectly.
Naujasis direktorius ketina ___ darbuotojus efektyvesnių darbo metodų.
'Ketina' (intends to) requires an infinitive, making 'mokyti' (to teach) the correct form.
Ar sutiktumėte ___ mus lietuvių kalbos subtilybių?
The conditional 'sutiktumėte' (would you agree to) is followed by an infinitive verb, so 'mokyti' (to teach) is the correct choice.
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