Signification
Strongly agreeing with a statement.
Contexte culturel
Lithuanians value 'tiesa' (truth) highly. Using 'tikrai' (truly) is a way to build trust in a conversation. Across the Baltics, there is a shared preference for direct, honest communication over flowery politeness. In professional settings, 'Tikrai taip' replaced more bureaucratic Soviet-era affirmations to sound more sincere and modern.
The Nod
In Lithuania, accompany 'Tikrai taip' with a single, firm downward nod to look like a native.
Don't Overuse
If you say it after every sentence, you'll sound like a robot. Mix it with 'suprantu' (I understand) or 'aišku' (clear).
Signification
Strongly agreeing with a statement.
The Nod
In Lithuania, accompany 'Tikrai taip' with a single, firm downward nod to look like a native.
Don't Overuse
If you say it after every sentence, you'll sound like a robot. Mix it with 'suprantu' (I understand) or 'aišku' (clear).
Teste-toi
Complete the dialogue with the most appropriate emphatic agreement.
A: Ar šis autobusas važiuoja į centrą? B: ________, lipkite vidun.
The context 'lipkite vidun' (get inside) implies a positive confirmation.
Match the response to the situation.
Situation: A friend says 'The weather is beautiful today!'
You are agreeing with an opinion.
Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase.
______ taip, aš sutinku.
'Tikrai taip' is the fixed expression for strong agreement.
Which of these is the most formal way to say 'Absolutely'?
'Aha' and 'Jo' are very informal.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Ways to say YES in Lithuanian
Agreement
- • Taip
- • Tikrai taip
- • Visiškai taip
- • Būtent
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesA: Ar šis autobusas važiuoja į centrą? B: ________, lipkite vidun.
The context 'lipkite vidun' (get inside) implies a positive confirmation.
Situation: A friend says 'The weather is beautiful today!'
You are agreeing with an opinion.
______ taip, aš sutinku.
'Tikrai taip' is the fixed expression for strong agreement.
'Aha' and 'Jo' are very informal.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsNo, it's perfectly fine for friends, though you might just say 'Tikrai' or 'Aha' for brevity.
No. It only answers questions that can be answered with 'Yes'.
'Taip' is a simple yes. 'Tikrai taip' is 'Yes, indeed'—it adds emphasis and certainty.
Yes! That is the standard way to say 'Certainly not'.
Expressions liées
Būtent
similarExactly
Visiškai taip
builds onCompletely so
Tikrai ne
contrastCertainly not
Žinoma
similarOf course
