Signification
Water that is safe to drink.
Contexte culturel
Lithuanians are very proud of their tap water. It is one of the few countries where all tap water comes from underground sources, making it naturally 'švarus'. There is a strong tradition of 'šaltiniai' (springs). People often travel long distances to collect 'švarus vanduo' from specific forest springs believed to have health benefits. In ancient Baltic mythology, water was seen as a purifying force. 'Švarus vanduo' was used in rituals to wash away bad luck or sickness. Environmental protection of the Baltic Sea and local rivers is a major topic. 'Švarus vanduo' is a common slogan in green movements.
Tap Water Safety
In Lithuania, you can almost always assume tap water is 'švarus vanduo'. No need to buy bottled water in cities!
Case Agreement
Remember to change 'švarus' to 'švarų' if you are drinking it. 'Aš geriu švarų vandenį'.
Signification
Water that is safe to drink.
Tap Water Safety
In Lithuania, you can almost always assume tap water is 'švarus vanduo'. No need to buy bottled water in cities!
Case Agreement
Remember to change 'švarus' to 'švarų' if you are drinking it. 'Aš geriu švarų vandenį'.
Poetic Touch
Use 'tyras' instead of 'švarus' if you want to sound more literary or romantic about nature.
Springs
If you see a crowd of people with plastic jugs in a forest, they are likely at a 'šaltinis' getting 'švarus vanduo'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'švarus vanduo'.
Aš geriu ____.
The verb 'geriu' (I drink) requires the accusative case.
Which sentence is correct?
Checking if the lake is clean:
In this context, we use the nominative case for the subject 'water'.
Match the Lithuanian phrase with its English meaning.
Phrases:
All pairs are correctly matched.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ar galiu gerti šį vandenį? B: Taip, tai ____.
B is identifying the water, so the nominative case is used.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Švarus vs Skaidrus
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesAš geriu ____.
The verb 'geriu' (I drink) requires the accusative case.
Checking if the lake is clean:
In this context, we use the nominative case for the subject 'water'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
All pairs are correctly matched.
A: Ar galiu gerti šį vandenį? B: Taip, tai ____.
B is identifying the water, so the nominative case is used.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsYes, 'švarus kambarys' is perfectly correct. 'Švarus' is the general word for 'clean'.
Yes, it is 'švarus vanduo' and very high quality due to underground sources.
'Švarus' means clean/safe. 'Skaidrus' means transparent/clear to look through.
You say 'nešvarus vanduo' or 'purvinas vanduo'.
It is masculine, even though it ends in 'o'.
That is the accusative case, used when the water is the direct object of a verb like 'drink'.
No, Lithuanian has no articles. 'Švarus vanduo' covers both 'clean water' and 'the clean water'.
It is neutral. It works in any situation from a lab to a kitchen.
It is mineral water, which is usually 'švarus' but contains specific minerals.
Yes, but it usually means they are physically clean or have a 'clean' reputation.
It is usually singular. The plural 'vandenys' exists but usually refers to large bodies of water like 'the waters of the Atlantic'.
Say 'Prašau stiklinę vandens' (A glass of water, please).
Expressions liées
Geriamas vanduo
similarDrinking water
Skaidrus vanduo
similarTransparent water
Tyras vanduo
specialized formPure/Pristine water
Šventas vanduo
specialized formHoly water
Nešvarus vanduo
contrastDirty water
Vandens telkinys
builds onBody of water
