Signification
To want something very much.
Contexte culturel
Fire is a central theme in Lithuanian mythology. The eternal flame (aukuras) was kept by priestesses called vaidilutės. This idiom connects modern desire to that ancient sacred fire. In Latvia and Lithuania, being 'užsidegęs' (fired up) is a high compliment for a worker or student, indicating they don't need external motivation. On Lithuanian social media, the fire emoji 🔥 is often used alongside this phrase to emphasize the 'burning' aspect. In classical Lithuanian literature, this phrase is often used to describe the 'burning' of a poet's soul for inspiration.
Use with Infinitives
Always follow 'degti noru' with an infinitive verb to sound most natural.
Don't Overuse
If you use it for everything, it loses its power. Save it for things you truly care about.
Signification
To want something very much.
Use with Infinitives
Always follow 'degti noru' with an infinitive verb to sound most natural.
Don't Overuse
If you use it for everything, it loses its power. Save it for things you truly care about.
Body Language
When saying this, lean forward and make eye contact to match the 'burning' intensity.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'degti'.
Aš ____ noru pamatyti Vilnių.
The subject is 'Aš' (I), so the verb must be 'degu'.
Which sentence is the most natural for a job interview?
How do you say 'I am eager to work'?
'Degu noru' shows the appropriate level of professional enthusiasm.
Match the Lithuanian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are different levels of intensity for expressing desire.
Complete the dialogue.
Jonas: Ar nori eiti į koncertą? Lina: Taip! ____ noru išgirsti šią grupę!
Lina is speaking about herself, so she uses the first person singular.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesAš ____ noru pamatyti Vilnių.
The subject is 'Aš' (I), so the verb must be 'degu'.
How do you say 'I am eager to work'?
'Degu noru' shows the appropriate level of professional enthusiasm.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are different levels of intensity for expressing desire.
Jonas: Ar nori eiti į koncertą? Lina: Taip! ____ noru išgirsti šią grupę!
Lina is speaking about herself, so she uses the first person singular.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it with friends or in a professional setting to show passion.
Usually no. It is reserved for positive ambitions or excitement.
It is 'degė noru' (he/she/they burned with desire).
It sounds a bit too dramatic for pizza. Better to say 'Labai noriu picos'.
Yes, it is the Lithuanian equivalent of 'I am dying to do something'.
Use 'Mes degame noru'.
Yes, in this idiom, 'noru' stays in the instrumental case.
Yes: 'Ar degi noru sužinoti?'
There isn't a direct 'fire' opposite, but you could say 'neturėti jokio noro' (to have no desire).
Yes, but 'degti aistra' (burn with passion) is more common for romance.
Expressions liées
trokšti
synonymTo thirst/crave
geisti
similarTo lust/desire
svajoti
builds onTo dream
užsidegti
specialized formTo catch fire / get excited
