Signification
An aesthetically pleasing plant.
Contexte culturel
The 'Rue' (Rūta) is the most iconic 'graži gėlė' in the country, symbolizing national identity and feminine virtue. Flower markets in cities like Vilnius and Kaunas are open 24/7, reflecting the high demand for 'gražios gėlės' at any hour. During the 'Kaziuko mugė' (St. Casimir's Fair), traditional dried flower bouquets called 'verba' are sold as a unique form of 'graži gėlė'. It is common to bring a 'graži gėlė' when visiting someone's home for the first time, regardless of the occasion.
Use Diminutives
If you want to sound extra friendly, say 'graži gėlytė'. It's very common in Lithuania.
The Number Rule
Never give 2, 4, or 6 flowers for a happy occasion. Always 1, 3, 5!
Signification
An aesthetically pleasing plant.
Use Diminutives
If you want to sound extra friendly, say 'graži gėlytė'. It's very common in Lithuania.
The Number Rule
Never give 2, 4, or 6 flowers for a happy occasion. Always 1, 3, 5!
Adjective First
In Lithuanian, the adjective almost always comes before the noun, unlike in Romance languages.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'gražus'.
Tai yra _______ gėlė.
Since 'gėlė' is feminine singular, we use the feminine singular form 'graži'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the right one:
The verb 'matau' (I see) requires the accusative case for the object.
Match the Lithuanian phrase with its English translation.
Match them:
Matching singular, plural, and diminutive forms.
Which phrase is best for a birthday gift?
You are giving flowers to a friend.
In Lithuania, you must give an odd number of flowers to the living.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Common Lithuanian Flowers
Spring
- • Snieguolė (Snowdrop)
- • Tulpė (Tulip)
Summer
- • Rožė (Rose)
- • Rūta (Rue)
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesTai yra _______ gėlė.
Since 'gėlė' is feminine singular, we use the feminine singular form 'graži'.
Choose the right one:
The verb 'matau' (I see) requires the accusative case for the object.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Matching singular, plural, and diminutive forms.
You are giving flowers to a friend.
In Lithuania, you must give an odd number of flowers to the living.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, 'gėlė' is a feminine noun of the fifth declension (ending in -ė).
No, for a man or masculine noun, use 'gražus'.
The plural is 'gražios gėlės'.
Yes, one 'graži gėlė' is a very common and elegant gift in Lithuania.
Say 'labai graži gėlė'.
Yes, it can refer to both cut flowers and potted flowering plants.
Because it is in the accusative case, which is used for the direct object of a sentence.
The Rue (Rūta) is considered the national flower.
Yes, 'daili' means 'pretty' or 'dainty' and is a great synonym.
Yes, it appears in many folk songs (liaudies dainos) and pop songs.
Expressions liées
Gražus sodas
similarBeautiful garden
Gėlių puokštė
builds onBouquet of flowers
Vytusi gėlė
contrastWithered flower
Lauko gėlė
specialized formWildflower
