Signification
Water that goes far down.
Contexte culturel
Lithuanians are very proud of their water quality. The country uses 100% groundwater for its public supply, often referred to as 'gilus vanduo' from deep artesian wells. In ancient Baltic mythology, deep waters were ruled by the god Bangpūtys. People would leave offerings to avoid drowning in 'gilus vanduo'. The concept of 'depth' is a high virtue in Lithuania. Being 'paviršutiniškas' (shallow/superficial) is frowned upon, while being 'gilus' (deep) is respected. Every summer, public service announcements warn about 'gilus vanduo' because many people overestimate their swimming abilities in lakes.
Case Sensitivity
Remember that 'vanduo' changes to 'vandens' after 'nėra'. This is the most common mistake for beginners.
Metaphorical Mastery
Use 'gilus vanduo' to describe a book or movie that made you think. It sounds very natural and sophisticated.
Signification
Water that goes far down.
Case Sensitivity
Remember that 'vanduo' changes to 'vandens' after 'nėra'. This is the most common mistake for beginners.
Metaphorical Mastery
Use 'gilus vanduo' to describe a book or movie that made you think. It sounds very natural and sophisticated.
Lake Etiquette
If a local warns you 'ten gilu', take it seriously. Lithuanian lakes can have sudden drops.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'gilus'.
Šiame ežere yra ______ vanduo.
'Vanduo' is masculine nominative, so we use 'gilus'.
Which sentence uses the phrase metaphorically?
Select the metaphorical usage:
Describing a person as 'deep water' refers to their personality, not physical water.
Match the Lithuanian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the pairs:
Gilus = Deep.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ar galiu čia šokti į ežerą? B: Ne, čia nėra ______ ______.
After 'nėra' (there is no), we must use the Genitive case.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Gilus vs. Seklus
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesŠiame ežere yra ______ vanduo.
'Vanduo' is masculine nominative, so we use 'gilus'.
Select the metaphorical usage:
Describing a person as 'deep water' refers to their personality, not physical water.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Gilus = Deep.
A: Ar galiu čia šokti į ežerą? B: Ne, čia nėra ______ ______.
After 'nėra' (there is no), we must use the Genitive case.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, 'gilus balsas' is the standard way to say 'deep voice'.
Yes, 'vanduo' is always masculine, even though it ends in -uo.
You say 'Vanduo gilėja'.
It is a collocation that can be used idiomatically, but its primary use is literal.
The opposite is 'seklus' (shallow).
Yes, 'gilus miegas' is 'deep sleep'.
Because it's in the accusative case (the object of the sentence).
Yes, it's generally a compliment implying they are thoughtful and complex.
Lithuanian has no articles, so 'gilus vanduo' can mean 'deep water' or 'the deep water'.
No, for that we say 'turtingas' or 'pilnos kišenės'.
Expressions liées
seklus vanduo
contrastshallow water
tyli kiaulė gilią šaknį knisa
specialized formstill waters run deep
įbristi į balą
similarto get into a mess
vandenyno gelmė
builds onocean depth
