Signification
Pleasant atmospheric conditions.
Contexte culturel
Lithuanians are known for being somewhat reserved, but weather is the one topic everyone will discuss. It's considered the most polite and neutral way to start a conversation with a stranger. In the Baltics, 'good weather' usually implies sun and temperatures above 15°C. Because of the long, dark winters, people have a high 'weather-gratitude' level. In villages, 'geras oras' specifically refers to weather that is good for the current farming task (e.g., dry for haymaking, rainy for planting). Younger generations use 'geras oras' as a signal to meet at 'terasa' (outdoor terraces) or go to the beach in Palanga.
The 'Ar ne?' Trick
Add 'ar ne?' to the end of 'Geras oras' to instantly sound like a local looking for agreement.
Gender Agreement
Always remember 'oras' is masculine. Don't say 'Gera oras'!
Signification
Pleasant atmospheric conditions.
The 'Ar ne?' Trick
Add 'ar ne?' to the end of 'Geras oras' to instantly sound like a local looking for agreement.
Gender Agreement
Always remember 'oras' is masculine. Don't say 'Gera oras'!
Diminutives
Use 'Orelis' if you want to sound particularly happy or cute about the weather.
Small Talk Gold
If you don't know what to say to a Lithuanian, mention the weather. It's never awkward.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to say 'Today is good weather'.
Šiandien yra _______ oras.
'Oras' is masculine singular nominative, so 'geras' is the correct form.
Which sentence is the most natural way to comment on a sunny day?
How do you say 'Nice weather, isn't it?'
'Ar ne?' is the standard tag question for seeking agreement in Lithuanian.
Match the Lithuanian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are common variations of weather-related collocations.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ar eisim į lauką? B: Taip, nes šiandien labai _______ _______.
The context of going outside suggests the weather is good.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Geras vs. Blogas
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesŠiandien yra _______ oras.
'Oras' is masculine singular nominative, so 'geras' is the correct form.
How do you say 'Nice weather, isn't it?'
'Ar ne?' is the standard tag question for seeking agreement in Lithuanian.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are common variations of weather-related collocations.
A: Ar eisim į lauką? B: Taip, nes šiandien labai _______ _______.
The context of going outside suggests the weather is good.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsTechnically yes, if the night is pleasant and warm, but usually people say 'Gražus vakaras' (Beautiful evening).
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
The most common opposite is 'Blogas oras' (Bad weather).
No, it also means 'air'. For example, 'padangų oras' (air in tires).
You say 'Oras gerėja'.
Yes! If the sun is out, many Lithuanians consider it 'geras oras' even if it's cold.
Because it changes constantly and affects the national mood significantly.
It is two separate words: an adjective and a noun.
Yes, 'labai' means 'very' and is used frequently with this phrase.
You can still say 'Geras oras', but people might look at you funny!
Expressions liées
Gražus oras
synonymBeautiful weather
Blogas oras
contrastBad weather
Grynas oras
similarFresh air
Oro prognozė
builds onWeather forecast
Orelis
specialized formNice little weather
