Signification
Telling someone to relax.
Contexte culturel
Lithuanians value 'vidinė ramybė' (inner peace). Being 'ramus' is considered a virtue, especially in the face of hardship. In Lithuanian comment sections, 'Ramiai' is often used as a 'one-word shutdown' for trolls or aggressive commenters. In modern Lithuanian startups, 'Ramiai' is part of the 'no-stress' culture, often used by managers to prevent burnout. During the Singing Revolution, the concept of 'ramybė' was central to the peaceful protests against Soviet rule.
The Double 'Ramiai'
Repeating it twice—'Ramiai, ramiai'—makes it sound much more soothing and less like a command.
Watch your tone
A sharp 'Ramiai!' can sound like 'Shut up!'. Keep your voice low and steady for the best effect.
Signification
Telling someone to relax.
The Double 'Ramiai'
Repeating it twice—'Ramiai, ramiai'—makes it sound much more soothing and less like a command.
Watch your tone
A sharp 'Ramiai!' can sound like 'Shut up!'. Keep your voice low and steady for the best effect.
Body Language
Pair 'Ramiai' with a slow, downward motion of your hands to look like a true local.
Teste-toi
Which word best fits a situation where your friend is panicking about losing their keys?
Draugas: 'Aš pamečiau raktus! Ką daryti?!' Tu: '______, mes juos rasime.'
'Ramiai' is the interjection used to tell someone to relax in the moment.
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the word to say 'Drive calmly'.
Vairuok ________ (ramus).
To describe how an action (driving) should be done, we use the adverbial form '-iai'.
Match the phrase to the most appropriate situation.
1. Ramiai, viskas gerai. 2. Prašau nusiraminti. 3. Atsipalaiduok, šiandien penktadienis!
'Ramiai' is for comfort, 'Nusiraminti' is formal, 'Atsipalaiduok' is for leisure.
Complete the dialogue naturally.
A: Ar tu matei kiek darbų mums liko?! B: Matei. Bet jei dirbsime ______, viską suspėsime.
The adverb 'ramiai' describes the manner of working.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Ramiai vs. Nusiramink
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesDraugas: 'Aš pamečiau raktus! Ką daryti?!' Tu: '______, mes juos rasime.'
'Ramiai' is the interjection used to tell someone to relax in the moment.
Vairuok ________ (ramus).
To describe how an action (driving) should be done, we use the adverbial form '-iai'.
1. Ramiai, viskas gerai. 2. Prašau nusiraminti. 3. Atsipalaiduok, šiandien penktadienis!
'Ramiai' is for comfort, 'Nusiraminti' is formal, 'Atsipalaiduok' is for leisure.
A: Ar tu matei kiek darbų mums liko?! B: Matei. Bet jei dirbsime ______, viską suspėsime.
The adverb 'ramiai' describes the manner of working.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
14 questionsNo, it's a standard adverb, but its use as a standalone interjection is very common in informal speech.
It's better to use 'Atsiprašau, gal galime ramiai pasikalbėti?' rather than just shouting 'Ramiai!'.
'Tyliai' means low volume (quietly). 'Ramiai' means low stress (calmly).
You can say 'Išlik ramiai' or 'Būk ramus'.
Yes, to encourage a professional, non-emotional approach to problems.
Yes, it's a very common command for pets to stop barking or jumping.
Only if used sarcastically to mean someone is being too slow or lazy.
The root is 'ram-', which relates to peace and quiet.
No, adverbs in Lithuanian do not have plural forms.
R-A-M-I-A-I. Don't forget the 'i' before the 'ai'!
Extremely. Many Lithuanian pop and rap songs use it to describe a lifestyle or a mood.
'Garsiai' (loudly) or 'Agresyviai' (aggressively), depending on the context.
Yes, 'Vairuok ramiai' is the perfect thing to say.
It's a real-world essential that every learner should know early on!
Expressions liées
Nusiramink
similarCalm down (verb)
Atsipalaiduok
similarRelax
Tyliai
contrastQuietly
Svarbiausia ramybė
builds onPeace is the most important thing
Ramus kaip belgas
specialized formCalm as a Belgian
