Signification
A sugary baked dessert.
Contexte culturel
The 'Obuolių pyragas' (Apple Cake) is the unofficial national dessert of autumn. Every family has their own secret recipe. Curd (varškė) is a very common filling for 'saldus pyragas', making it denser and more protein-rich than Western cakes. Poppy seeds (aguonos) are frequently used in sweet cakes, especially during Christmas Eve (Kūčios), though the Christmas Eve version is often less 'cake-like'. It is considered polite to accept a piece of 'saldus pyragas' when visiting someone, even if you only eat a small portion.
Ordering Tip
If you are in a cafe, just point and say 'Šitą saldų pyragą, prašau' (This sweet cake, please).
Case Sensitivity
Don't forget that 'saldus' changes to 'saldų' when you are ordering it!
Signification
A sugary baked dessert.
Ordering Tip
If you are in a cafe, just point and say 'Šitą saldų pyragą, prašau' (This sweet cake, please).
Case Sensitivity
Don't forget that 'saldus' changes to 'saldų' when you are ordering it!
Hospitality
If a Lithuanian offers you cake, it's a sign they like you. Accept it!
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'saldus'.
Aš valgau ______ pyragą.
The sentence requires the Accusative case because 'pyragą' is the direct object of the verb 'valgau' (I am eating).
Which of these is a 'saldus pyragas'?
Pick the correct dessert:
Apple cake (obuolių pyragas) is a sweet cake, while the others are meat pie, potato pudding, and bread.
Complete the cafe dialogue.
Klientas: Ar šis pyragas skanus? Padavėja: Taip, tai labai ______ pyragas.
In a dessert context, 'saldus' (sweet) is the most logical compliment for a cake.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesAš valgau ______ pyragą.
The sentence requires the Accusative case because 'pyragą' is the direct object of the verb 'valgau' (I am eating).
Pick the correct dessert:
Apple cake (obuolių pyragas) is a sweet cake, while the others are meat pie, potato pudding, and bread.
Klientas: Ar šis pyragas skanus? Padavėja: Taip, tai labai ______ pyragas.
In a dessert context, 'saldus' (sweet) is the most logical compliment for a cake.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsMostly yes, but it also covers what English speakers call 'cake' (if it's baked and not layered with cream).
You say 'Aš kepu pyragą'.
No, it sounds strange. Use 'mielas' for a sweet person.
Definitely 'obuolių pyragas' (apple cake).
It is masculine, which is why we use 'saldus' and not 'saldi'.
Expressions liées
Obuolių pyragas
specialized formApple cake
Saldumynas
similarA sweet/candy
Tortas
contrastLayered cake
Keksas
similarMuffin/Bundt cake
Saldus gyvenimas
builds onThe sweet life
