Signification
Grocery shopping.
Contexte culturel
Lithuanians often prefer to buy food at the 'turgus' (market) for freshness and to support local farmers. The 'Maxima' supermarket chain is so ubiquitous that 'eiti į Maximą' is often used as a synonym for 'pirkti maistą'. Seasonal shopping is huge; in late summer, 'pirkti maistą' might specifically mean buying bulk berries or mushrooms for winter preserves. Hospitality is key; when guests are coming, 'pirkti maistą' becomes a major event to ensure the table is 'pilnas' (full).
The 'ą' Hook
Always remember the hook on 'maistą' when it follows 'pirkti'. It's the sign of the object!
Pirkti vs Parduoti
Double check you aren't telling someone you are selling food when you mean to buy it!
Signification
Grocery shopping.
The 'ą' Hook
Always remember the hook on 'maistą' when it follows 'pirkti'. It's the sign of the object!
Pirkti vs Parduoti
Double check you aren't telling someone you are selling food when you mean to buy it!
Use 'Maisto'
In casual speech, Lithuanians often say 'pirkti maisto' (Genitive), meaning 'to buy some food'. Both are correct, but 'maistą' is more standard for A1.
The Bag Situation
When you 'pirkti maistą', remember to bring your own bag (maišelis) or you'll have to buy one!
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'maistas' (Accusative).
Aš einu pirkti ______.
The direct object of 'pirkti' must be in the Accusative case, which for 'maistas' is 'maistą'.
Which sentence means 'We are buying food'?
Select the correct translation:
'Perkame' is the 'we' form of 'pirkti' (to buy).
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at the supermarket checkout. What are you doing?
Buying food is the only logical activity at a supermarket checkout.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ar eini į parduotuvę? B: Taip, man reikia ______ maistą.
You go to the store to 'buy' (pirkti) food.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
What can you buy?
Pieno produktai
- • Pienas
- • Sūris
- • Sviestas
Daržovės
- • Bulvės
- • Morkos
- • Kopūstai
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesAš einu pirkti ______.
The direct object of 'pirkti' must be in the Accusative case, which for 'maistas' is 'maistą'.
Select the correct translation:
'Perkame' is the 'we' form of 'pirkti' (to buy).
You are at the supermarket checkout. What are you doing?
Buying food is the only logical activity at a supermarket checkout.
A: Ar eini į parduotuvę? B: Taip, man reikia ______ maistą.
You go to the store to 'buy' (pirkti) food.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt is neutral and can be used in any situation.
'Pirkti' is the process of buying, while 'nupirkti' means you have finished the purchase.
No, that is grammatically incorrect. It must be 'maistą'.
Mostly in supermarkets like Maxima, Iki, and Rimi, or at local markets (turgus).
You say 'Einu pirkti maistą'.
It is a singular mass noun, like 'food' in English.
Lithuanian does not have articles, so 'maistą' can mean 'food' or 'the food'.
You can say 'pirkti duoną' (buy bread) or 'pirkti pieną' (buy milk).
Yes, very! You can say 'perku maistą internetu'.
Ask 'Kur galiu pirkti maistą?'
Expressions liées
Eiti į parduotuvę
similarTo go to the store
Apsipirkti
specialized formTo go shopping
Nupirkti
builds onTo buy (perfective)
Maisto produktai
specialized formFood products
