Signification
Asking for the location of keys.
Contexte culturel
Keys are often kept in a 'raktinė' near the door. It is considered rude to enter someone's house even if you have the key without knocking first. There is a tradition of 'key to the city' in old towns like Vilnius or Kaunas, symbolizing trust and freedom. Most apartment buildings use an electronic 'chip' key. People still call it a 'raktas'. Never put keys on the table; it's said to lead to poverty or arguments.
Drop the 'yra'
In casual speech, you can just say 'Kur raktai?' and everyone will understand you.
Plurality
Always use 'raktai' (plural) even if you think you only have one key, as most people carry a bunch.
Signification
Asking for the location of keys.
Drop the 'yra'
In casual speech, you can just say 'Kur raktai?' and everyone will understand you.
Plurality
Always use 'raktai' (plural) even if you think you only have one key, as most people carry a bunch.
Diminutives
Use 'rakteliai' to sound more like a native speaker when talking to friends or family.
Table Manners
Remember the superstition: keys on the table are a no-no in traditional homes!
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing verb.
Kur ____ raktai?
'Yra' is the correct 3rd person form for 'to be'.
Which word means 'keys' in plural?
I need the...
'Raktai' is the nominative plural form.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kur yra raktai? B: ____ yra ant stalo.
'Jie' means 'they' (masculine), referring to 'raktai'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You lost your keys at home.
This is the standard question for finding lost keys.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Where to find them?
Locations
- • Ant stalo
- • Kišenėje
- • Raktinėje
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesKur ____ raktai?
'Yra' is the correct 3rd person form for 'to be'.
I need the...
'Raktai' is the nominative plural form.
A: Kur yra raktai? B: ____ yra ant stalo.
'Jie' means 'they' (masculine), referring to 'raktai'.
You lost your keys at home.
This is the standard question for finding lost keys.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, it is very common in informal speech.
It is both! Lithuanian 3rd person verbs don't change for number.
Then you say 'Kur yra raktas?'
Mašinos raktai.
It is masculine.
It's the electronic key fob used for many apartment buildings.
Radau raktus.
Rakteliai.
No, for a keyboard key, use 'klavišas'.
Always use the question mark in writing.
Expressions liées
Atrakinti duris
builds onTo unlock the door
Užrakinti duris
builds onTo lock the door
Raktų pakabukas
similarKeyring / Keychain
Atsarginis raktas
specialized formSpare key
Spyna
contrastLock
