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apvalus

Round

ɐpˈvaːlʊs̪

Exemples

1

Apvalus stalas.

A round table.

2

Ji turi apvalų veidą.

She has a round face.

Collocations courantes

apvalus stalas
apvali forma
apvalus veidas
apvalus skaičius

Souvent confondu avec

apvalus vs apvalas
Refers to a round object, while 'apvalus' is the adjective 'round'.

Modèles grammaticaux

masculine, singular, nominative: apvalus masculine, plural, nominative: apvalūs feminine, singular, nominative: apvali feminine, plural, nominative: apvalios

Comment l'utiliser

Notes d'usage

'Apvalus' is a versatile adjective in Lithuanian, meaning 'round.' It inflects according to gender, number, and case, like most Lithuanian adjectives. The masculine form is 'apvalus,' the feminine is 'apvali,' and the plural forms are 'apvalūs' (masculine) and 'apvalios' (feminine). When used, it directly precedes the noun it modifies, agreeing with it in all grammatical categories. For example, 'apvalus stalas' (a round table, masculine singular nominative), 'apvali duona' (round bread, feminine singular nominative), 'apvalūs ratai' (round wheels, masculine plural nominative), 'apvalios lėkštės' (round plates, feminine plural nominative). It can also be used in predicative constructions, such as 'Stalas yra apvalus' (The table is round). It is a common and straightforward adjective with no unusual or idiomatic uses that would significantly deviate from its literal meaning of roundness. It can be applied to describe anything from physical objects to abstract concepts that embody circularity or spherical quality.

Erreurs courantes

People often confuse 'apvalus' (round) with 'ovalus' (oval). Remember that 'apvalus' is perfectly circular, while 'ovalus' is elongated.

Astuces

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Word Gender

'Apvalus' is an adjective, and its form changes based on the gender and number of the noun it describes. The basic form 'apvalus' is masculine singular. The feminine singular is 'apvali', and the neuter form is 'apvalu'. The plural forms are 'apvalūs' (masculine), 'apvalios' (feminine), and 'apvalūs' (neuter, though less common as neuter adjectives often take masculine plural forms).
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Grammatical Cases

Like all Lithuanian adjectives, 'apvalus' declines through seven cases (nominative, genitive, dative, accusative, instrumental, locative, vocative). This means its ending will change depending on its function in a sentence and the case of the noun it modifies. For example, 'apvalų stalą' (accusative masculine singular - a round table) vs. 'apvalia forma' (instrumental feminine singular - with a round shape).
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Common Usage

'Apvalus' is commonly used to describe objects with a circular or spherical shape. It can also be used metaphorically in some contexts, similar to how 'round' is used in English (e.g., 'apvali suma' - a round sum/even amount).

Origine du mot

From Proto-Baltic *apval- (compare Latvian apvalš 'round', Old Prussian apwallan 'round'). Cognate with Proto-Slavic *obvalъ (compare Russian obval 'rockfall, landslide'). The prefix *ap- 'around' + root *val- 'to roll, turn'.

Contexte culturel

In Lithuania, the word 'apvalus' (round) is frequently used in everyday conversation to describe objects, shapes, and even abstract concepts. It's a fundamental descriptive adjective taught early in language acquisition. Culturally, there isn't a deep, specific historical or symbolic significance tied directly to the word itself, unlike some other more complex vocabulary. However, the concept of 'roundness' can appear in traditional Lithuanian crafts, such as pottery, woven baskets, or ornaments, where circular forms are often incorporated for both aesthetic and practical reasons. For example, a traditional Lithuanian krepšinis (basket) might be described as 'apvalus' if it has a circular opening or base. In folklore or literature, describing something as 'apvalus' generally contributes to a vivid and concrete image, much like in many other languages. It conveys a sense of completeness or smoothness, and it’s a neutral descriptor.

Astuce mémo

Visualize a 'round' apple falling from a tree and making an 'oval' (apvalus) shape when it hits the ground.

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