Signification
A tree of significant height.
Contexte culturel
Ancient Lithuanians believed that tall trees were the 'axis mundi' connecting the underworld, earth, and heaven. There is a strong tradition of naming tall trees. The tallest tree in Lithuania is a larch (maumedis) in the Degsnė forest. In many fairy tales, a hero must climb an 'aukštas medis' to reach the sky or rescue a princess. In Vilnius, there are strict laws protecting 'aukšti medžiai' during construction to maintain the city's green identity.
Gender Agreement
Always check the gender of the plant. Medis is masculine, so use 'aukštas'. Gėlė (flower) is feminine, so use 'aukšta'.
Case Matching
If you change the ending of 'medis', you MUST change the ending of 'aukštas' too.
Signification
A tree of significant height.
Gender Agreement
Always check the gender of the plant. Medis is masculine, so use 'aukštas'. Gėlė (flower) is feminine, so use 'aukšta'.
Case Matching
If you change the ending of 'medis', you MUST change the ending of 'aukštas' too.
The Oak
If you see a very tall oak, call it 'aukštas ąžuolas' to sound more like a native.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'aukštas'.
Mano sode auga _______ medis.
The noun 'medis' is masculine nominative, so the adjective must be 'aukštas'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct observation:
After the verb 'matau' (I see), we use the accusative case: 'aukštą medį'.
Match the Lithuanian phrase with its English translation.
Match the following:
This tests your knowledge of cases and numbers.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Height Comparison
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesMano sode auga _______ medis.
The noun 'medis' is masculine nominative, so the adjective must be 'aukštas'.
Select the correct observation:
After the verb 'matau' (I see), we use the accusative case: 'aukštą medį'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
This tests your knowledge of cases and numbers.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt is neutral and can be used in any context, from a child's book to a scientific report.
Yes, 'aukštas žmogus' means a tall person. The adjective is the same.
The plural is 'aukšti medžiai'.
You say 'aukščiausias medis'.
Yes, 'medis' is always a masculine noun in Lithuanian.
No, 'ilgas' means long. Use it for a fallen tree on the ground, but for a standing one, use 'aukštas'.
It's a proverb meaning that prominent people attract more attention and criticism.
Yes, Lithuania is famous for its tall pine forests, especially in the south.
It sounds like 'OWK-shtas'. The 'au' is one sound.
Yes, 'aukštas pastatas' means a tall building.
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Senas ąžuolas
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specialized formTree top
