Signification
To be extremely happy.
Contexte culturel
Lithuanians often use this phrase in sports, especially basketball, which is considered the 'second religion'. A win against a rival team will always put the fans in the 'ninth heaven'. The concept of 'heaven' (dangus) is deeply ingrained in the Lithuanian language due to its strong Catholic heritage, though the 'nine layers' is a more ancient, pre-Christian cosmological idea. On Lithuanian Instagram, #devintamedanguje is a popular hashtag for travel photos, engagement announcements, and luxury experiences. Classic Lithuanian poets often used the image of the 'ninth heaven' to describe spiritual or creative inspiration, not just earthly happiness.
The Number Rule
Always remember the number 9. If you use 7, Lithuanians will know you're translating from English!
Don't Overuse
If you use it for small things, it loses its power. Save it for the big wins.
Signification
To be extremely happy.
The Number Rule
Always remember the number 9. If you use 7, Lithuanians will know you're translating from English!
Don't Overuse
If you use it for small things, it loses its power. Save it for the big wins.
Use with 'Jaustis'
Saying 'Jaučiuosi kaip devintame danguje' sounds slightly more natural in conversation than 'Esu devintame danguje'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'būti'.
Kai aš laimėjau, aš ___ devintame danguje.
The subject is 'aš' (I), so the past tense verb must be 'buvau'.
Which number is used in the Lithuanian idiom for 'cloud nine'?
Būti ___ danguje.
Lithuanian uses the 9th (devintame) heaven.
Match the situation to the feeling.
Jonas ką tik susituokė su savo svajonių moterimi.
Marriage to a dream partner is a classic reason to use this idiom.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Girdėjau, tavo sūnus gavo geriausią pažymį! B: Taip, jis dabar ___.
The context of a high grade implies extreme happiness.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesKai aš laimėjau, aš ___ devintame danguje.
The subject is 'aš' (I), so the past tense verb must be 'buvau'.
Būti ___ danguje.
Lithuanian uses the 9th (devintame) heaven.
Jonas ką tik susituokė su savo svajonių moterimi.
Marriage to a dream partner is a classic reason to use this idiom.
A: Girdėjau, tavo sūnus gavo geriausią pažymį! B: Taip, jis dabar ___.
The context of a high grade implies extreme happiness.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsBoth are grammatically correct, but 'devintame' is the full form and more common in writing, while 'devintam' is a shortened spoken form.
Only if it was the best meal of your life. Otherwise, it sounds a bit too dramatic.
It comes from ancient astronomical models that had 9 spheres. Lithuanian preserved the 9th sphere as the peak.
Yes, if you are describing your reaction to a past achievement. It shows passion!
No, there is no 'ninth hell' idiom that is as common. For sadness, we use different phrases.
In texting or informal speech, yes. 'Aš – devintame danguje!' is perfectly fine.
Yes, it is a timeless idiom used by all generations in Lithuania.
A common opposite would be 'būti juodoje neviltyje' (to be in black despair).
Absolutely. 'Mano sesė devintame danguje' is a great way to describe her happiness.
Conceptually yes, but the origin is different (astronomy vs. meteorology).
Expressions liées
Skraidyti padangėse
similarTo fly in the skies / To have one's head in the clouds
Būti pakylėtam
synonymTo be uplifted
Kaip nesavas iš laimės
similarBeside oneself with joy
Laimės kelnėse netilpti
informalTo not fit in one's pants from happiness
