Signification
Preparing a liquid meal.
Contexte culturel
Soup is traditionally served as the first course of lunch. It is considered essential for a 'healthy' stomach. In this region, 'Cibulynė' (onion soup) is a traditional dish often prepared for Christmas Eve. It is one of the few soups that is not 'virta' in the traditional sense but prepared with cold water and charred herring. Soup is a staple of the 'Dienos pietūs' (Daily Lunch) menu in almost every cafe in Vilnius and Kaunas. There are many sayings about soup, such as 'Kokia sriuba, toks ir darbas' (As the soup is, so is the work), implying that a good meal leads to good results.
The Accusative Rule
Always remember the '-ą' at the end of 'sriubą'. It's the most common mistake for beginners.
Cold Soup Exception
Never use 'virti' for Šaltibarščiai. Use 'gaminti' instead.
Signification
Preparing a liquid meal.
The Accusative Rule
Always remember the '-ą' at the end of 'sriubą'. It's the most common mistake for beginners.
Cold Soup Exception
Never use 'virti' for Šaltibarščiai. Use 'gaminti' instead.
Perfective Aspect
Use 'išvirti' when you want to sound more like a native speaker describing a completed meal.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'virti' (Present Tense).
Aš dabar ______ (virti) skanią sriubą.
The first person singular ('Aš') form of 'virti' is 'verdu'.
Choose the correct case for the word 'sriuba'.
Mes norime virti ______.
The direct object of 'virti' must be in the accusative case.
Match the verb to the dish.
Kuris veiksmas tinka 'Šaltibarščiams'?
Šaltibarščiai is a cold soup, so you 'make' (gaminti) it, you don't 'boil' (virti) it.
Complete the dialogue.
Lina: Ar tu jau ______ sriubą? Jonas: Taip, ji jau ant stalo.
The context implies a completed action in the past.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesAš dabar ______ (virti) skanią sriubą.
The first person singular ('Aš') form of 'virti' is 'verdu'.
Mes norime virti ______.
The direct object of 'virti' must be in the accusative case.
Kuris veiksmas tinka 'Šaltibarščiams'?
Šaltibarščiai is a cold soup, so you 'make' (gaminti) it, you don't 'boil' (virti) it.
Lina: Ar tu jau ______ sriubą? Jonas: Taip, ji jau ant stalo.
The context implies a completed action in the past.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsYes, 'virti makaronus' is the correct way to say 'to boil pasta'.
Only when it is the object of the sentence. If it's the subject, it's 'sriuba'.
'Virti' specifically means boiling/cooking in liquid. 'Gaminti' is a general term for making or preparing food.
Use the present tense: 'Aš verdu sriubą'.
It is neutral. You can use it with friends, family, or in a restaurant.
Expressions liées
Išvirti sriubą
specialized formTo finish cooking soup.
Gaminti maistą
similarTo make food.
Užvirti vandenį
builds onTo bring water to a boil.
Srėbti sriubą
similarTo slurp/eat soup.
