Signification
Suggesting to return to one's residence.
Contexte culturel
Lithuanians often have 'long goodbyes'. Saying 'Eikime namo' is just the start of a 30-minute conversation by the door. The word 'namai' (home) is usually plural, but the adverb 'namo' is singular in origin. It reflects the idea of home as a collection of family and hearth. In rural areas, 'namo' might refer to the entire farmstead, not just the house building. There is a popular saying: 'Visur gerai, bet namuose geriausia' (Everywhere is good, but at home it's best).
The 'Gal' Softener
Add 'Gal' (maybe) at the beginning to sound more polite: 'Gal eikime namo?'
Don't use 'į'
Never say 'Eikime į namo'. Adverbs don't take prepositions.
Signification
Suggesting to return to one's residence.
The 'Gal' Softener
Add 'Gal' (maybe) at the beginning to sound more polite: 'Gal eikime namo?'
Don't use 'į'
Never say 'Eikime į namo'. Adverbs don't take prepositions.
The 'Einam' shortcut
In 90% of real-life conversations, Lithuanians just say 'Einam namo'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'eiti' to say 'Let's go home'.
Jau vėlu, ________ namo.
'Eikime' is the first-person plural imperative used for 'Let's'.
Which of these is the most natural way to say 'Let's go home'?
Select the correct phrase:
'Namo' is the correct directional adverb for 'home'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ar tu pavargai? B: Taip, ________.
B is suggesting that both of them go home.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a party with your brother and you want to leave.
You use the plural 'let's' form with a family member.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJau vėlu, ________ namo.
'Eikime' is the first-person plural imperative used for 'Let's'.
Select the correct phrase:
'Namo' is the correct directional adverb for 'home'.
A: Ar tu pavargai? B: Taip, ________.
B is suggesting that both of them go home.
You are at a party with your brother and you want to leave.
You use the plural 'let's' form with a family member.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsYes, if the workday is over and you are leaving together, it is neutral and polite.
'Namo' is 'to home' (direction), 'namuose' is 'at home' (location).
Yes, it specifically means 'Let US go home'.
It is grammatically correct but sounds very poetic or formal, like 'Let us go unto our dwellings'.
You still use 'Eikime namo' because you are including yourself in the 'we'.
Expressions liées
Einam namo
similarLet's go home (casual)
Grįžkime namo
synonymLet's return home
Varom namo
specialized formLet's bolt home
Eik namo
contrastGo home (singular command)
