Signification
To daydream.
Contexte culturel
Lithuanians often value 'tyla' (silence). Being a 'daydreamer' is sometimes seen as a sign of a deep, soulful character rather than just laziness. In Baltic folklore, the 'dream world' is often a place of wisdom. Sapnuoti atviromis akimis can imply a connection to a higher creative state. On Lithuanian social media, #sapnuoti is often used for 'aesthetic' posts about travel or slow living. In Lithuanian schools, teachers might use this phrase as a gentle way to bring a student's attention back without being too harsh.
Master the Case
If you want to sound like a native, never use 'su'. Just say 'atviromis akimis'. It's the #1 marker of a high-level learner.
Use it for Hopes
Don't just use it for being distracted. Use it when talking about your big goals to show you have a poetic side.
Signification
To daydream.
Master the Case
If you want to sound like a native, never use 'su'. Just say 'atviromis akimis'. It's the #1 marker of a high-level learner.
Use it for Hopes
Don't just use it for being distracted. Use it when talking about your big goals to show you have a poetic side.
Not for Lying
Remember, this idiom is about imagination, not deception. Don't use it if someone is lying to you.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing words to complete the idiom.
Aš nesiklausiau, nes sapnavau _______ _______.
The correct form uses the instrumental plural: 'atviromis akimis'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'He is daydreaming'?
Kaip pasakyti 'He is daydreaming'?
'Dienos sapnas' is a literal translation and 'miegoti' means to sleep.
Match the situation to the correct use of the phrase.
Situation: A student is looking out the window instead of at the blackboard.
Daydreaming is the perfect description for looking out the window and losing focus.
Complete the dialogue.
- Kodėl tu manęs negirdi? - Atsiprašau, aš tiesiog _______ _______ _______.
This is a common way to apologize for not listening.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesAš nesiklausiau, nes sapnavau _______ _______.
The correct form uses the instrumental plural: 'atviromis akimis'.
Kaip pasakyti 'He is daydreaming'?
'Dienos sapnas' is a literal translation and 'miegoti' means to sleep.
Situation: A student is looking out the window instead of at the blackboard.
Daydreaming is the perfect description for looking out the window and losing focus.
- Kodėl tu manęs negirdi? - Atsiprašau, aš tiesiog _______ _______ _______.
This is a common way to apologize for not listening.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsIt depends on the context. In a classroom, it's a mild criticism. In an art studio, it's a compliment to someone's imagination.
Generally no. It's too informal and poetic for professional correspondence. Use 'planuoti' or 'vizualizuoti' instead.
'Svajoti' is the simple verb 'to dream/wish.' 'Sapnuoti atviromis akimis' is more descriptive of the physical state of being lost in thought.
Mes sapnuojame atviromis akimis.
You can just say 'užsisvajoti' (to get lost in dreams), which is a single verb.
Expressions liées
skraidyti debesyse
synonymTo have one's head in the clouds.
statyti oro pilis
similarTo build castles in the air.
paskęsti mintyse
similarTo be lost in thought.
būti čia ir dabar
contrastTo be here and now (mindful).
