Signification
A low-cost entry or travel pass.
Contexte culturel
The 'Ryanair generation' refers to young Lithuanians who used cheap tickets to move across Europe after 2004. Finding a 'pigus bilietas' is often seen as a sign of being 'taupus' (thrifty) and 'sumanus' (clever). The freedom of movement in the EU is practically synonymous with the availability of 'pigūs bilietai.' Using 'pigus bilietas' to describe a politician's tactics is a common trope in Lithuanian political satire.
Use the Accusative
90% of the time you use this phrase, you'll be saying 'I want' or 'I bought,' so memorize 'pigų bilietą' first.
Quality Implication
Be careful using 'pigus' in business; it can imply 'low quality.' Use 'gera kaina' for a more professional tone.
Signification
A low-cost entry or travel pass.
Use the Accusative
90% of the time you use this phrase, you'll be saying 'I want' or 'I bought,' so memorize 'pigų bilietą' first.
Quality Implication
Be careful using 'pigus' in business; it can imply 'low quality.' Use 'gera kaina' for a more professional tone.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'pigus bilietas' (Accusative: pigų bilietą).
Aš noriu pirkti ______ į Londoną.
The verb 'pirkti' (to buy) requires the Accusative case.
Which sentence uses the phrase figuratively?
Select the figurative usage:
This sentence refers to an easy path to power, not a physical ticket.
Match the Lithuanian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
Pigus = Cheap, Brangus = Expensive, Nemokamas = Free.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Where to find a Pigus Bilietas
Transport
- • Autobusas
- • Lėktuvas
- • Traukinys
Events
- • Kinas
- • Koncertas
- • Muziejus
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesAš noriu pirkti ______ į Londoną.
The verb 'pirkti' (to buy) requires the Accusative case.
Select the figurative usage:
This sentence refers to an easy path to power, not a physical ticket.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Pigus = Cheap, Brangus = Expensive, Nemokamas = Free.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes, it is used for any type of entry pass, including concerts, movies, and museums.
Yes, it is quite cynical and implies they didn't work hard for it.
A 'brangus bilietas' (expensive ticket) or 'aukšta kaina' (high price).
Use the superlative: 'pigiausias bilietas.'
Expressions liées
gera kaina
similargood price
pigus triukas
similarcheap trick
lengvas kelias
similareasy road
brangus malonumas
contrastexpensive pleasure
