Signification
Standing at a bus stop.
Contexte culturel
In cities like Vilnius, trolleybuses are as common as buses. You will often hear 'laukti troleibuso' instead. Buses in villages may only run once or twice a day. 'Laukti autobuso' here requires much more planning. Waiting for the bus in -20°C is a common experience. People usually stand inside nearby shops until the last minute. Lithuanians are very tech-savvy. Almost everyone uses the 'Trafi' app to see exactly where the bus is.
The Genitive Trick
Remember that 'laukti' is like 'wanting' or 'searching'—it needs the Genitive case ending '-o'.
No Prepositions!
Don't say 'laukti už' or 'laukti ant'. Just the verb and the noun.
Signification
Standing at a bus stop.
The Genitive Trick
Remember that 'laukti' is like 'wanting' or 'searching'—it needs the Genitive case ending '-o'.
No Prepositions!
Don't say 'laukti už' or 'laukti ant'. Just the verb and the noun.
Use Trafi
If you are in Lithuania, mention the app 'Trafi' when talking about waiting for the bus to sound like a local.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'autobusas'.
Aš laukiu _______.
The verb 'laukti' always takes the Genitive case, which for 'autobusas' is 'autobuso'.
Which sentence is correct?
Select the correct Lithuanian sentence.
Option 'a' correctly uses the Genitive case without a preposition.
Match the Lithuanian phrase with its English translation.
Match the following:
Matching the tenses correctly is key for A2 level.
Complete the dialogue.
Jonas: Ką veiki? Tu: ________ autobuso.
'Aš' (implied) requires the first-person singular form 'laukiu'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesAš laukiu _______.
The verb 'laukti' always takes the Genitive case, which for 'autobusas' is 'autobuso'.
Select the correct Lithuanian sentence.
Option 'a' correctly uses the Genitive case without a preposition.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Matching the tenses correctly is key for A2 level.
Jonas: Ką veiki? Tu: ________ autobuso.
'Aš' (implied) requires the first-person singular form 'laukiu'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
14 questionsBecause the verb 'laukti' requires the Genitive case.
Yes, 'laukti traukinio'.
It is neutral and can be used in any situation.
Aš laukiau autobuso.
Laukiu dviejų autobusų (Genitive plural).
In slang, you can say 'laukiu buso'.
No, 'laukiu' already implies 'I'.
Autobuso stotelė.
That means 'to wait inside the bus'.
Yes, 'laukiu tavęs' (I am waiting for you).
Using the Accusative 'autobusą'.
Ar lauki autobuso?
Yes, to 'autobusų' after 'laukti'.
Yes, etymologically they share the same root.
Expressions liées
Laukti troleibuso
similarWaiting for the trolleybus
Pavėluoti į autobusą
contrastTo be late for the bus
Įlipti į autobusą
builds onTo get on the bus
Išlipti iš autobuso
builds onTo get off the bus
