Signification
A way to say goodbye.
Contexte culturel
Lithuanians often combine 'Iki' with 'Pasimatysime vėliau' for a warmer goodbye. It's common to wave slightly while saying it. In a business context, this phrase is used to signal that the relationship is moving from strictly formal to a more comfortable, collaborative stage. Younger generations might shorten the whole concept to just 'Vėliau!' in very casual settings, though 'Pasimatysime' is still preferred for clarity. In villages, saying 'Pasimatysime vėliau' often implies an invitation to stop by again without a formal appointment.
The 'Si' Rule
Always include the 'si' in the middle. It's the secret sauce that makes the verb mutual.
Don't use 'Sudie'
Unless you are in a movie or leaving forever, 'Sudie' sounds too dramatic for daily life.
Signification
A way to say goodbye.
The 'Si' Rule
Always include the 'si' in the middle. It's the secret sauce that makes the verb mutual.
Don't use 'Sudie'
Unless you are in a movie or leaving forever, 'Sudie' sounds too dramatic for daily life.
Eye Contact
Look the person in the eye when you say this; it makes the 'seeing' part of the verb feel real.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing reflexive part of the verb.
Iki, pa____matysime vėliau!
The reflexive particle 'si' is required for the meaning 'each other'.
Which word means 'later' in Lithuanian?
Pasimatysime _______.
'Vėliau' is the comparative adverb meaning 'later'.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural phrase.
A: Ačiū už pagalbą! B: Nėra už ką. _________.
It is the only logical goodbye in this context.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
You are leaving your friend's house and will see them at a party tonight.
'Sudie' is too final, and 'Labas vakaras' is a greeting.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Formality Scale of Goodbyes
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesIki, pa____matysime vėliau!
The reflexive particle 'si' is required for the meaning 'each other'.
Pasimatysime _______.
'Vėliau' is the comparative adverb meaning 'later'.
A: Ačiū už pagalbą! B: Nėra už ką. _________.
It is the only logical goodbye in this context.
You are leaving your friend's house and will see them at a party tonight.
'Sudie' is too final, and 'Labas vakaras' is a greeting.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, but only with very close friends. It's like saying 'Later!' in English.
Yes, it is perfectly neutral and polite for a professional setting.
'Iki pasimatymo' is slightly more formal and 'textbook'. 'Pasimatysime vėliau' is more natural in spoken conversation.
Just replace 'vėliau' with 'rytoj': 'Pasimatysime rytoj'.
Lithuanian builds meaning by adding prefixes and suffixes to a root. 'Pasimatysime' contains the prefix, reflexive marker, root, and tense ending all in one.
Yes, it's often used as a polite way to end a conversation even if plans aren't 100% certain.
Usually, yes. You could say 'Vėliau pasimatysime', but it sounds more like you are emphasizing the time.
Absolutely. It's one of the most common ways to end a call.
Young people might say 'Susibėgsim', which literally means 'We will run into each other'.
The phrase stays the same! 'Pasimatysime' is already plural ('we').
Expressions liées
Iki pasimatymo
similarUntil the meeting
Iki
synonymUntil
Susitiksime vėliau
similarWe will meet later
Iki kito karto
builds onUntil next time
Sėkmės
specialized formGood luck
Sudie
contrastFarewell
