Signification
Cleaning one's face with water.
Contexte culturel
In traditional Lithuanian saunas (pirtis), washing the face with cold water after the heat is considered vital for closing the pores and 'locking in' the health benefits. Ancient Balts believed that morning dew (rasa) was the purest form of water. Girls would 'prausti veidą' with dew to ensure eternal beauty. Lithuanians are increasingly into natural cosmetics. You will see many products labeled 'veido prausiklis' containing local herbs like chamomile or calendula. It is a common cultural trope that a 'good' child is one who 'prausia veidą' without being told, symbolizing obedience and self-care.
The Skin Rule
Always use 'prausti' for anything with skin (face, body, baby). Use 'plauti' for everything else.
Case Alert
Don't forget the 'ą' in 'veidą'. Without it, the sentence is grammatically incomplete.
Signification
Cleaning one's face with water.
The Skin Rule
Always use 'prausti' for anything with skin (face, body, baby). Use 'plauti' for everything else.
Case Alert
Don't forget the 'ą' in 'veidą'. Without it, the sentence is grammatically incomplete.
Cold Water Pride
Lithuanians believe cold water on the face is the secret to longevity and health.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the word 'veidas'.
Aš prausiu ______.
The verb 'prausti' requires the object to be in the Accusative case.
Which verb is correct for washing your face?
Mama sako: 'Eik ______ veidą'.
'Prausti' is used for faces; 'plauti' is for dishes; 'skalbti' is for clothes.
Match the Lithuanian phrase with its English translation.
Phrases: 1. Prausiu veidą, 2. Plausiu lėkštes, 3. Skalbsiu drabužius
This tests the distinction between different types of washing in Lithuanian.
Complete the dialogue.
- Kodėl tavo akys raudonos? - Nežinau, einu ______ veidą šaltu vandeniu.
After 'einu' (I am going to), we use the infinitive 'prausti'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
What to Prausti vs. What to Plauti
Prausti
- • Veidą
- • Kūną
- • Vaiką
Plauti
- • Lėkštes
- • Grindis
- • Mašiną
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesAš prausiu ______.
The verb 'prausti' requires the object to be in the Accusative case.
Mama sako: 'Eik ______ veidą'.
'Prausti' is used for faces; 'plauti' is for dishes; 'skalbti' is for clothes.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
This tests the distinction between different types of washing in Lithuanian.
- Kodėl tavo akys raudonos? - Nežinau, einu ______ veidą šaltu vandeniu.
After 'einu' (I am going to), we use the infinitive 'prausti'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
3 questionsIt is technically understandable but sounds very unnatural to a native speaker. It sounds like you are scrubbing your face like a dirty floor.
No, it's neutral. It's used in all levels of society.
'Prausti' needs an object (like 'veidą'). 'Praustis' means 'to wash oneself' in general.
Expressions liées
Plauti rankas
similarTo wash hands
Valyti odą
specialized formTo clean the skin
Apsiprausti
builds onTo have a quick wash
Nusiprausti
synonymTo finish washing oneself
