Signification
A simple command to shut a door.
Contexte culturel
The 'skersvėjis' (draft) is a major cultural concern. Closing doors is seen as a health necessity. Thresholds are culturally significant. It is considered bad luck to shake hands or talk while standing in an open doorway. In older apartment blocks, keeping the 'laiptinė' (stairwell) door closed is vital for security and warmth. An open door usually means 'available,' while 'uždaryk duris' signifies a need for deep focus or a private HR talk.
Add 'Prašau'
Even with friends, adding 'prašau' (please) makes 'Uždaryk duris' sound much warmer.
The '-kite' Rule
If you are in a shop or office, always use 'Uždarykite' to avoid sounding rude.
Signification
A simple command to shut a door.
Add 'Prašau'
Even with friends, adding 'prašau' (please) makes 'Uždaryk duris' sound much warmer.
The '-kite' Rule
If you are in a shop or office, always use 'Uždarykite' to avoid sounding rude.
The Draft Myth
If a Lithuanian asks you to close the door, they are likely worried about their health, not just privacy.
Negative Genitive
Remember: 'Uždaryk duris' but 'Neuždaryk durų'. The ending changes to -ų in the negative!
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'uždaryti' for a friend.
Jonai, prašau, _______ duris.
Since you are addressing Jonas (a friend), you use the singular imperative '-k'.
Which sentence is the most polite for a stranger?
How do you ask a stranger to close the door?
The '-kite' suffix and 'prašau' make it appropriate for formal situations.
Match the Lithuanian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These variations change the intensity or nature of the action.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Lauke labai šalta! B: Tikrai? Tada _______.
If it's cold, the logical action is to close the door.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Where would you see 'Prašome uždaryti duris'?
This is a standard formal sign in public places.
🎉 Score : /5
Aides visuelles
Singular vs Plural Imperative
Banque d exercices
5 exercicesJonai, prašau, _______ duris.
Since you are addressing Jonas (a friend), you use the singular imperative '-k'.
How do you ask a stranger to close the door?
The '-kite' suffix and 'prašau' make it appropriate for formal situations.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These variations change the intensity or nature of the action.
A: Lauke labai šalta! B: Tikrai? Tada _______.
If it's cold, the logical action is to close the door.
Where would you see 'Prašome uždaryti duris'?
This is a standard formal sign in public places.
🎉 Score : /5
Questions fréquentes
14 questionsIt depends on who you say it to. To a friend, it's fine. To a stranger, it's too direct—use 'Uždarykite' instead.
In Lithuanian, 'duris' is a plurale tantum, meaning it only has a plural form, even if you are talking about one door.
Yes! 'Uždaryk langą' means 'Close the window'.
'Uždaryti' is the general word for closing. 'Užverti' is more for 'shutting' or 'closing gently'.
You can say 'Uždaryk duris už savęs'.
Yes, 'Uždaryk vartus' (Close the gates), but it's often used to mean 'Shut up'.
You still say 'Uždaryk duris' because the word is already plural!
'Prašome uždaryti duris' is the standard sign text.
Yes, but with prefixes like 'už-' (close) or 'ati-' (open), the meaning changes completely.
Yes, 'Uždaryti sandorį' means 'to close a deal'.
Mostly because of the 'skersvėjis' (draft) and the need to keep heat inside during winter.
'Atidaryk' (Open).
It sounds like the 'g' in 'mirage' or the 's' in 'treasure'.
Yes, many Lithuanian pop songs use it as a metaphor for ending a relationship.
Expressions liées
Atidaryk duris
contrastOpen the door
Užverk duris
similarShut the door gently
Užrakink duris
builds onLock the door
Pridaryk duris
specialized formLeave the door ajar
Užtrenk duris
specialized formSlam the door
