Signification
Asking to see something.
Contexte culturel
Lithuanians value personal space but are very proud of their heritage. If you ask 'Parodyk man' regarding a traditional craft or a piece of amber, they will likely be very happy to share. On apps like BeReal or Instagram, 'Parodyk' is used as a challenge to friends to post their current view. In startups, the culture is more informal. You might hear 'Parodyk man' between a CEO and a developer, which would be rare in older, traditional companies. In villages, showing someone your garden or livestock is a sign of hospitality. 'Parodyk man' is a common start to a tour of a farm.
The 'Kaip' Rule
Always use 'Parodyk man, kaip...' when you want someone to teach you a physical action.
The 'Tu' Trap
Don't use this with your Lithuanian boss unless they specifically asked you to use 'tu'.
Signification
Asking to see something.
The 'Kaip' Rule
Always use 'Parodyk man, kaip...' when you want someone to teach you a physical action.
The 'Tu' Trap
Don't use this with your Lithuanian boss unless they specifically asked you to use 'tu'.
Eye Contact
When someone shows you something, maintain eye contact with the object, then the person, to show you are paying attention.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the pronoun 'me' in Lithuanian.
Parodyk ___ savo naują telefoną.
The verb 'parodyti' requires the dative case 'man'.
Choose the formal version of the phrase.
How do you ask a teacher to show you something?
The suffix '-ite' makes the imperative formal or plural.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Turiu gražią nuotrauką. B: Tikrai? _________!
'Parodyk man' is the natural response to someone mentioning a photo.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are lost and see a local with a map.
You use the formal 'Parodykite' with a stranger and ask for the 'kelią' (way/road).
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesParodyk ___ savo naują telefoną.
The verb 'parodyti' requires the dative case 'man'.
How do you ask a teacher to show you something?
The suffix '-ite' makes the imperative formal or plural.
A: Turiu gražią nuotrauką. B: Tikrai? _________!
'Parodyk man' is the natural response to someone mentioning a photo.
You are lost and see a local with a map.
You use the formal 'Parodykite' with a stranger and ask for the 'kelią' (way/road).
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsYes, if the context is clear (e.g., someone is already holding a photo), you can drop the 'man'.
Yes, it's better to say 'Parodykite man' or 'Ar galėtumėte parodyti?'.
'Rodyk' is continuous (Keep showing), while 'Parodyk' is a one-time action (Show me once).
Parodyk man kelią.
Yes, 'Parodyk man tiesą' is grammatically correct and used in dramatic contexts.
Expressions liées
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builds onExplain to me
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Nusuk akis
contrastLook away
